Nationally recognized for her large-scale geological forms in clay, resins and metals, Barbara Sorensen’s hand built structures emulate the shape of the earth’s crust, with textures and surface treatments that lead you to think they could have been part of a massive archeological dig in a remote corner of the world.
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Barbara Sorensen standing with Shield 40
Sorensen travels extensively and has studied with several renowned artists, including Rudy Autio, who described the work as “looming forms…balanced ambiguously, challenging gravity in defiance of an uneasy truce with nature…”
Canyons, 9′ x 11′ x 10′, stoneware and stones
Canyons, detail
“Most of my forms relate to the notion of the vessel which I feel represents containers of our spirits as metaphors for our bodies. It teaches me that there is a rhythm to life, an ebb and flow with ourselves and others as we continue to move inward and outward while maintaining a sense of forward momentum.”
Siren X, 76″ x 27″ x 15″ + 18″ base, stoneware
Shield de Pyrenees, Collection of Neiman Marcus
21″ x 22″ x 4″, stoneware and stones
Torso W4-05, 48 ” x 23″ x 16″ including base, stoneware
“I build in layers, stacking and joining the clay as I move upward to create layers of antiquity, layers of time, and layers of myself. Petrified ghosts and seas of ancient years are recorded as the process drapes the landscape. I let the sculpture lead me where it should go.”
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Impressive!
I came upon DAM just today and upon looking around, found this page featuring your work. The beauty of your art seems like recognition of the beauty of nature. I just loved what I saw. Thank you for providing the visual tonic I needed today. I wish you continued success.