Taking The Shade

Artist's Statement:

This work speaks to the tension between human necessity and environmental loss. It reflects a reality where the need to provide, to build, to survive, can lead to the gradual stripping of the very resources that sustain us. “Taking the Shade” invites the viewer to consider not only what is carried, but what is left behind. It is a meditation on accountability, resourcefulness, and the irreversible impact of our choices—both personal and collective.

This piece won 2nd Place in the National 2026 Tag Gallery "LA Open" show in Los Angeles, CA USA.

• Size: 16” H x 12” W x 12” D
• Size: 40.6 cm H x 30.5 cm W x 30.5 cm D
• Weight: 12 lbs 6 oz
• Weight: 5.6 kg
• Materials: Fired stoneware clay, wood, spray paint
• Hand created in 2025. 
• Indoor use only
• One-of-One Artwork

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