Linda Wren

RIchmond, VA, USA

Website: LWrenCeramics.com
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Art Medium: contemporary figurative ceramic sculpture

Queen
15 x 10 x 10 in.
Ceramics with cold finish, brooch and feather.
She waved with a right hand adorned in a white glove, always three strands of pearls and a brooch on her left side.
And those hats! Such an air of grandeur and formality.

Grace
14 x 10 x 7 in.
Ceramics with cold finish and sunglasses.
The 1950s, a captivating era of elegance, exuded timeless charm and refined style.
An iconic chapter in history.

Irene
12h x 11w x 9.5d in.
Irene, colorful in every sense of the word. And always put together. She has shoes in every color and you will know when she has arrived.
Ceramics. Glasses are wood and copper

Hold the phone, Gladys!
13 x 10 x 6 in.
Ceramics with cold finish and phone cord.
In a world filled with instant messaging and virtual connections, this is a portal to the days when human interaction was cherished and time was taken to listen, be heard, and be surprised.

Multi-faceted woman
11 x 10 x 6 in.
Ceramics with cold finish.
A multi-faceted woman – executive, mother, wife, daughter, commuter, cook, cheerleader, and chauffeur.

Aanya
14 x 11 x 7 in.
Ceramics with cold finish.
Her dupatta frames her face. Her eyes hold stories of resilience, her attire a reflection of cultural richness.

Zuri
12h x 10w x 6d
Ceramics with cold finish and earrings.
Zuri does not abide by limitations set upon her. She chooses to rise above, excel, yet embrace her rich heritage.

Laughter
14 x 10 x 8 in.
Ceramics with cold finish.
A laugh that can fill a room, punctuated by a snort and awfully contagious.

ABOUT LINDA WREN

With a fervent desire to infuse clay with vitality, I embark on a creative journey that transcends the ordinary. My artistic pursuit revolves around breathing life into the seemingly inert medium, endeavoring to evoke emotions and encapsulate fleeting moments in the tactile embrace of clay.

I earned a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Graphic and Industrial Design. The early chapters of my career unfolded in the realm of two-dimensional design, where I lent my creativity to crafting compelling advertisements. While navigating the world of visuals and concepts, the allure of three-dimensional expression lingered in the background, patiently awaiting its moment.

It wasn't until the year 2020, during a global lull, that I seized the opportunity to delve into the realm of ceramic figurative sculpture, unearthing a passion that had long been dormant. This marked a pivotal juncture. The decision to explore this newfound avenue unleashed a torrent of creativity, as I discovered the transformative power of clay to transcend its physical constraints and embody the essence of emotion.

Each figurative sculpture is not merely a form but a character endowed with a narrative. These creations serve as vessels for storytelling, encapsulating the rich tapestry of human experience in the contours of their clay existence. My artistic process involves a delicate dance between precision and intuition, as I mold and shape the raw material to give birth to forms that resonate with the viewer on a profound level.

Through this metamorphic process, I aim to invite viewers into a realm where clay becomes a conduit for emotional resonance, where each piece invites contemplation and introspection.