Nan Smith

Nan Smith

Earthenware, Slip cast.

 The figurative likeness of the work is astonishing. 

• The temporal quality of human existence is an
  underlying theme implicit in the choice of clay as a sculptural
  material.
• The sculptures frame time and memory within a vignette; the salient moment conveyed through subtle gesture; the tilt of the head, repose in facial expression or reaching hand.
• The sculptures are intimate and contemplative;
  they picture memory and indicate a sense of its timelessness. 
   
  Sticking with the figure I think that Hubert may be able to gain some information from this work.