U-Building, 1995

Steven Welch

stoneware, glaze

14.5" H x 14.5" W x 6.5" D

This three-walled piece stands tall and strong, bringing to mind the imposing and impenetrable vision of a castle wall. The left side of the sculpture is painted with different shades of blue, while the rest is rendered in varied shades of green. The horizontal lined-patterns are suggestive of a brick, contributing to the idea of the structure as something meant to protect, withstand, or tolerate. This piece will quickly establish a sense of structure and stability when added to one's collection, complementing any surrounding art and figures.

Artist Biography

Steve Welch received his BFA from Mankato State University, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1989 and his MFA from Louisiana State University in 1992. He is a recipient of many prestigious awards including an NEA visual arts fellowship and an Emerging Professional Artist's Residency from the Appalachian Center for Crafts.

Steve Welch was a recipient of The Evelyn Shapiro Foundation Grant in 1995, at The Clay Studio.

Donated by the Grainer Family.

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