We are part of nature. We do not always realise it; we sometimes ignore it — that is why the eyes are closed. This ceramic sculpture is inspired by the famous dead tree at Baby Beach, Aruba. Tree and head are subtly glazed in its typical greyish and beige tones.
Ceramic, 25 × 22 cm. Series: All is Connected. Hand-built by Helena Hoes in Aruba; one of a kind. Come see it at ArtisA Gallery in San Nicolas, or order online: we deliver across Aruba and ship worldwide.
For more then 20 years,I make ceramic artworks and also create with mixed materials. What started once as a hobby has become my life. Maybe because of my background in (graphic) design, my works always start with rough sketches. It is a starting point to work from. Once I am creating, I let my hands, my eyes and feelings take…