Wishful Thinking, 2019

Alex Hodge   New & remarkable Artists

Wishful Thinking Carved porcelain One of a kind.

 Hodge's poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values women, not only in body, but in wholeness, power, and love. Focusing on the narrative qualities of art-making, Hodge weaves stories into the clay which are both personal and universal. 

 This artwork features an expressive portrait of a woman rendered in a striking monochromatic palette of pink and white. Her elongated neck and pronounced profile draw the viewer’s gaze, as her intricate hairstyle, styled into a bun, reflects subtle elegance. Surrounding her are bold, stylized flowers, creating a harmonious backdrop that complements her serene demeanor. The piece is framed in a unique, textured border that adds depth and dimension, emphasizing its handcrafted quality. The combination of vibrant lines and delicate patterns showcases a blend of modern and traditional artistic techniques, making it both contemporary and timeless. This expressive composition captures a moment of tranquil introspection, inviting reflection on beauty and nature.

Alex Hodge was always drawn to the arts and regularly channeled her creativity as a child whether in watercolor classes or scrapbooking with her mother. Hodge focuses on prioritizing women’s narratives in all aspects of her work. Through the decorative and symbolic details, she hints at narratives without completing them to invite the viewer to participate in creating meaning. The women she invents exist in the present but is of the imagined future in which we all have room to flourish, to tell our stories, to give and receive love, and to express the beauty and pain of the human condition. Fundamentally, her artworks are a celebration of the tenacity and vulnerability of women and clay, an interplay of history and hope.