Cocoon art

Cocoon 201237”h x 22”w x 78”dCeramics (Clay, Metal wire)

E. E. McCollum’s “Cocoon” series takes its name from the mesh body cocoon in which he shrouds his subjects. Originally drawn to the sculptural quality the stretched fabric creates, he then became interested in the transformation of the figure. The body remains visible inside the fabric – limbs, torso, face, hands all recognizable inside the space of the cocoon yet changed, verging toward anonymity and unfamiliarity. Later in the development of the series, McCollum shows more recognizable…

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This is a series I worked on with different clay bodies from earthenware to porcelain and various textiles. I wanted to explore the idea of cocoon as a place for finding one's self. I had many...

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