We often associate ceramic art with fragility, and artistCourtney Mattisonpairs the connection with imagery of colorful coral reefs.
At the same time, she also calls attention to the crisis these organisms are in.
They are under serious threat because of human-caused climate change.
This features one of her latest pieces,Gyre.
The individual elements include some fantastical coral creations as well as others that are mashups of her favorite species.
While conservation is at the heart of Mattisons work, wonder is also an important component.
Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse inContemporary Artfeatures works that span eight years of her work in her practice.
It is on view until January 8, 2023.
Watch Mattison talk about her work in the video below:
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