On Thinning Ice

End of Residency Exhibition
Clay Art Center Gallery
Port Chester, NY
June 23-August 4, 2022


On Thinning Ice Clay, ice, glazed ceramic 2022 Dimensions variable
On Thinning Ice (installation view). Dimensions variable. Unfired clay, ice, glazed ceramic. 2022.

On Thinning Ice (detail) two days after ice was added to unfired clay stools and gourd. Continue scrolling down for a video that captures the moment this clay stool collapsed during the opening night.

Unfired clay stool 1. 16” x 15” x 16”. Unfired clay. 2022.


Unfired clay stool 1 (detail) two days after ice block melted.

Unfired clay stool 2. 17” x 15” x 16”. Unfired clay. 2022.


Unfired clay stool 2 (detail) two days after ice block melted.


Unfired clay gourd (detail) two days after ice block melted.


Cloud stool with four feet. 16" x 15" x 18". Glazed ceramic, epoxy. 2022. 600$


Cloud stool with rocker feet. 19" x 15" x 12". Glazed ceramic, spray foam, paint. 2022. 600$

Cloud stool with three feet. 22" x 15" x 16". Glazed ceramic, epoxy, spray foam, paint. 2022. 600$


Exhibition view


I recorded the sound of greenware clay breaking down in water and edited video footage from the opening night to share a condensed version of a two hour process. Video footage by Anny Chen, ann/drew gayle, and Regina Farrell-Fagan.
© 2022 Anny Chen, all rights reserved
© 2022 Anny Chen, all rights reserved