Quote of the Week 10/9

"The work is an exploration of the human condition - as most of his work - through the medium of ceramic, communicating the captivation of money, riches, luxury and wealth with each piece having been polished to a mirror-like finish so that the viewer inevitably becomes part of the artwork, and sees themselves."

I thought this quote successfully expressed the importance of choosing the right material to convey the message of the work.  This artist used ceramic to capture the sense of money, and luxury. It also acts as a mirror to make the viewer part of the art and become a victim of this desire for luxury and money. This shows that the artist put a lot of thought and planning into her work which makes the piece a success.

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/24126/barnaby-barford-avarice-money-petal-porcelain-installation.html

Avarice by Barnaby Barford