Art — Katherine Hanks

Bodies

Bodies explores the intersection of matrescence (the physical, emotional, hormonal and social transition to becoming a mother), embodiment, and sacred mystery. The pregnancies and births of my three children simultaneously served as thresholds of a birth of my personal renaissance, inviting me to commune with the sacred in my body. Since these experiences, I am continually confronted with the primal power of the female body; realizing her strength, trusting her intuition, and reveling in the comfort of her fleshy softness as she participates in creation. Featuring a limited series of two ceramic sculpture collections, Bodies reflects the resurgence of the sacred feminine and the reclamation of a wild, divine flow. This work is emerging in real time and will be listed here as each individual piece reaches completion.

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Series 1

An unfolding series of porcelain and stoneware clay bodies, this series celebrates the resurgence of the divine feminine. The first of these figures originated during the pregnancy and early stages of birthing my daughter.

Each figure is uniquely crafted by hand and, as such, features nuances and distinctive qualities unique unto itself. Website photos offer a close representation of this work but may not be identical to the piece you receive.

Material: porcelain or stoneware clay bodies, mounted on a bronze base.

Varying dimensions: approx. 7-9"L x 7-9"W x 18-24"H

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Series 1, #01

$7,500.00

This series of 9 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. This piece features a porcelain figure mounted in bronze. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

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Series 1, #02

$9,500.00

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Series 1, #03

$9,500.00

Series 1, #04

$7,100.00

This series of 9 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. This piece features a stoneware figure mounted in bronze. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 1, #05

$7,500.00

This series of 9 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added. The final sculpture will feature a stormy grey ceramic mount.

Series 1, #06

$9,500.00

This series of 9 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

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Series 1, #07

$9,500.00

This series of 9 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Completed sculpture is mounted in bronze. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 1, #08

$9,500.00

This series of 9 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Completed sculptures are mounted in bronze. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 1, #09

$9,500.00

This series of 9 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 2

An unfolding series of porcelain and stoneware clay bodies, this series honors the expression and emotion of the human body.

Each figure is uniquely crafted by hand, and as such, features nuances and distinctive qualities unique unto itself. Website photos offer a close representation of this work but may not be identical to the piece you receive.

Material: porcelain or stoneware clay bodies

Varying dimensions: approx. 6-10"L x 6-10"W x 9-12"H

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Series 2, #01

$550.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Materials: Porcelain, Smoke

Series 2, Triptych: #02, #03, #04

$1,450.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 2, #05

$550.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each will be unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

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Series 2, #6

$1,200.00

This piece is an ode to body-feeding, reflecting the “pouring out of self” required in nourishing our children from our bodies. This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 2, Triptych: #07, #08, #09

$1,450.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 2, #10

$550.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 2, #11

$550.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Materials: Porcelain, Smoke

Series 2, #12

$550.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each will be slightly different and will be added here as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 2, Triptych: #13, #14, #15

$1,500.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Series 2, Triptych: #16, #17, #18

$1,500.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

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Series 2, #19

$550.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

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Series 2, #20

$500.00

This series of 30 pieces is currently in progress. Each is unique and will be added to the shop as it is finished. Sign up to receive updates as new pieces are added.

Materials: Stoneware, Terra Sigillata, Smoke

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