The doilies project is a passion project that is a tribute to the women in my family, particularly my maternal grandmother, Celeste.
Celeste, is 85 years young, and crochets the most beautiful table cloths and doilies. While i don't crochet, I wanted to create something inspired by this tradition of craftsmanship that’s been passed down from generation to generation. I have reinterpreted one of my grandmother's crochet patterns in clay, making an equally delicate ceramic, wall-hanging sculpture. Watching my grandmother skillfully craft these intricate designs, has been a delight.
The Ceramic doilies take upwards of 8 hours from start to finish, and because of their fragile gridwork, there is a high loss rate from cracking, both before and during the firing process. But when they make it through, they are the loveliest, artistic tributes you ever did see. The love and affection that I share with my grandmother, makes them even more special.
This specific piece it's called D. Celeste like my grandmother. I've also been developing other designs inspired and named after other women in my family.
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