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Frank Colson:Ceramic |
Hudson Valley Arts Center-337 Warren St., Hudson, NY- 800-456-0507 www. fncraft.com |
His work is a unique fusion of modern ceramic aesthetics and ancient designs.
Frank’s work is drawn from the design of the ancient Chinese Han horses, which stand approximately 10 inches tall. He uses a combination of bold glazing techniques and color combinations with the horses grouped to generate dramatic effect with the distinctive features of the horses. A subtle variation on this approach is his use of pit firing which plays on more of the ancient design, and provides a softer feel to the work.
Both the pit firing and his bold two tone glazing techniques have an abstract nature to them that works well with the established form of the Han Horse. Anyone who has been around horses quickly recognizes the familiar animated stance. The Han design dates back to 206 BC, but the attitude and energy is just as effective as with any contemporary as any sculptural design.