Set of 3 wall sculptures, 2023

Alex Hodge   New & remarkable Artists

From the Behind Closed Doors series.  Hand-built plate with sgraffito and collaged transfers. 

Overall size: 9 x 25.25 x 0.25 in.  Individual Size: 

1. Getting at the Heart of the Matter: 9 x 8.5 x 0.25 in.  2. Eve in Repose: 5 x 8.5 x 0.25 in. 

 3. Dreaming in Technicolor: 8.25 x 8.25 x 0.25 in 

In this new series of wall plaques, titled "Behind Closed Doors," the artist reimagines original images from a book titled In Praise of the Backside. The book's collection features women from behind, most often captured by men, often untitled and anonymous. In the artist's reinterpretation of these images, women transcend their status as objects of lines and shadows, becoming subjects imbued with emotion, thought, and a place of belonging.

This captivating collection showcases three ceramic pieces, each uniquely shaped and intricately painted with intimate domestic scenes. The first, heart-shaped, portrays a woman peacefully seated at a table, surrounded by a cozy interior adorned with books and gentle pastels. The oval piece captures a woman lounging on the floor, her relaxed figure contrasting with the bold geometric patterns and a vivid blue floor. The round piece reveals a serene scene of a woman absorbed in a book, set against a whimsical bathroom backdrop with floral motifs and a soft lamp glow. Each piece combines detailed textures with vibrant hues, showcasing a harmonious blend of the mundane and the fantastical. The artist’s use of pattern and form transforms everyday moments into evocative vignettes, inviting viewers into a world where ordinary life is rendered extraordinary and deeply personal.