Mindy Horn, Blue Forest USA, 2023
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Description
Mindy Horn’s ceramic vessels are not only exquisite in their delicate forms but also powerful in their ability to reflect the profound strength and resilience that lie beneath their surfaces. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Horn’s work embodies a duality – a delicate beauty that mirrors the soft curves and feminine grace of the human form, paired with an inner strength that is capable of withstanding time and adversity. Like women, her pieces present a paradox: fragile at first glance, yet formidable in their capacity to endure and evolve.
For Horn the porcelain is not a quest for perfection but an exploration of balance – between softness and strength, agility and resilience, perfection and imperfection. It reflects her interest in the various roles that women take on and those that they reject. This interplay of softness and strength becomes a metaphor for the way that beauty, in all its forms, persists independent of adversity. Through her work, Horn challenges us to consider how beauty shapes our identity, individually and collectively, and how it continues to inspire reflection and resilience in times of uncertainty.
In this way Horn’s ceramic vessels serve as a reflection of the human condition – of the layers we build upon ourselves over time and the ways in which we persist and transform. Her art, like women, do not simply exit to be admired; it stands as a powerful symbol of endurance, of the quiet yet undeniable force that shapes and sustains us.
Porcelain, Mason Stain, Glaze, 18k gold
20h x 14w x 14d in
50.80h x 35.56w x 35.56d cm -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: United States Period: New Materials: Porcelain, Mason Stain, Glaze, 18k gold Condition: New. Creation Date: 2023 Styles / Movements: Modern, Contemporary Incollect Reference #: 783722 -
Dimensions
W. 14 in; H. 20 in; D. 14 in; W. 35.56 cm; H. 50.8 cm; D. 35.56 cm;
Message from Seller:
Todd Merrill Studio, located at 80 Lafayette St., New York City, NY 10013, represents an international group of artists specializing in unique, groundbreaking works of collectible design that blend contemporary art, fine craft, and innovation. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.673.0531 or email info@toddmerrillstudio.com.