Sue Schweitzer
My work is built around interweaving form, fluidity, and space through thrown and altered forms. Cultural influences from travels abroad often play a role in my artwork — from hearing the roar of the white lions in South Africa to exploring the pyramids of Teotihuacan. Working with clay, I ponder humanity and preservation at the core essence of being. This work undergoes one of two firing methods: high-fired soda, which reveals the imprint of the fire, or mid-range electric, where I explore atmospheric effects through glaze chemistry and sprayed glazes. My end goal is to enhance the depth of the textured terrain and bring the viewer inward in their experience.