Clay totems

Totem

How do I LOVE Thee? Let me count the ways....!! My Goodness I would really like to have one of these Totems!! By Barry Gregg Clayworks

A Some of my students are interested in making garden totems this semester. We briefly discussed the meaning of "totem". Definition from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary TOTEM 1 a: an object (as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry. Also: According to Native American tradition, each individual is connected with nine different animals that will accompany each person through life, acting as guides. Different animal guides come…

Scott Radke (featured in Hi-Fructose Vol. 6) creates sculptures that convey a sense of disillusionment despite their Miyazaki-esque cuteness. The stout, anthropomorphized creatures lie somewhere along the spectrum between human and animal, their mixed attributes coalescing into entirely distinct imaginary species. This year, Radke has been creating new works that expand upon his aesthetic, stacking the characters like totem poles and adding elements of mythological beasts. Take a look at…

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Jena Bedson on Instagram: “Another whimsical Winged Totem to add to the mix. I would love to have you join me for the second in the series of online prerecorded…”