
Laura Pompili
Sculpture & Photography
Having always been interested and inspired by the physical process of art making, I was subconsciously drawn to the material of clay. My most recent work is in ceramics, mainly through the use of terracotta because of its obvious connotations with the earth.
With new ways of always producing works of art today I am currently reproducing a combination of opposing views in one sculpture; man and the natural world. Because of the combination of these two elements I have become aware of how the forms of mythical creatures have made a presence and influence in my sculptures.
My practise also takes the direction of photography, as this is always my starting point when looking for inspiration for new pieces of work. Capturing close up textures from nature, I am able to take them away with me, re-producing and enhancing them through the medium of ceramic sculpture.