Lindsey Elsey
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Q: Where are you from?
A: I was born in Charleston, but I have lived across the southeast, most recently moving to Clemson from Atlanta.
Q: What is your year & major?
A: I am in my second year of the MFA program for Visual Arts.
Q: How long have you been making ceramics or other art in general? Have you studied anywhere besides Clemson?
A: I started working in ceramics for the first time in 2007 at Appalachian State University. I earned my BFA from the program in 2010.
Q: How would you describe your design aesthetic/style?
A: My aesthetic is rooted in my cultural heritage growing up in a traditional home in the Southern United states. My work is often based on motifs suggestive of the feminine in Western culture, from confections to botanical or floral designs and ornamentation.
Q: What do you love most about ceramics?
A: I love that ceramics transcends what we think of as art- that the nature of, and cultural associations with, the material has ignited a relationship with humans that spans so many areas: history, anthropology, gastronomy, domestic, social, cultural, craft, etc.
Q: What are you inspirations? In general and for the selected piece.
A: I am inspired by objects that seek to transcend the ordinary- that speak to something often larger than their present existence can account for. Often, these are ornamental pieces in the decorative arts, or knick-knacks in the realm of kitsch or souvenirs. For this piece, I chose to make an object that would be raku-fired, a tradition which originated in Japan. The decorative motif, meant to highlight the effects of the smoky atmosphere, is based on the Art Nouveau style, which itself drew heavily from Japanese culture and design.
Q: What are you most excited about for this CSA season?
A: This season provides me with the opportunity to design and make a raku kiln for the University program. This kiln will be used for other projects once the CSA shares are complete, so it is a great addition to our range of atmospheric choices.
Check out Lindsey's website for more information and past work!
A: I was born in Charleston, but I have lived across the southeast, most recently moving to Clemson from Atlanta.
Q: What is your year & major?
A: I am in my second year of the MFA program for Visual Arts.
Q: How long have you been making ceramics or other art in general? Have you studied anywhere besides Clemson?
A: I started working in ceramics for the first time in 2007 at Appalachian State University. I earned my BFA from the program in 2010.
Q: How would you describe your design aesthetic/style?
A: My aesthetic is rooted in my cultural heritage growing up in a traditional home in the Southern United states. My work is often based on motifs suggestive of the feminine in Western culture, from confections to botanical or floral designs and ornamentation.
Q: What do you love most about ceramics?
A: I love that ceramics transcends what we think of as art- that the nature of, and cultural associations with, the material has ignited a relationship with humans that spans so many areas: history, anthropology, gastronomy, domestic, social, cultural, craft, etc.
Q: What are you inspirations? In general and for the selected piece.
A: I am inspired by objects that seek to transcend the ordinary- that speak to something often larger than their present existence can account for. Often, these are ornamental pieces in the decorative arts, or knick-knacks in the realm of kitsch or souvenirs. For this piece, I chose to make an object that would be raku-fired, a tradition which originated in Japan. The decorative motif, meant to highlight the effects of the smoky atmosphere, is based on the Art Nouveau style, which itself drew heavily from Japanese culture and design.
Q: What are you most excited about for this CSA season?
A: This season provides me with the opportunity to design and make a raku kiln for the University program. This kiln will be used for other projects once the CSA shares are complete, so it is a great addition to our range of atmospheric choices.
Check out Lindsey's website for more information and past work!
