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Laura Pompili
Sculpture & Photography
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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.
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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.