Sculpture: "Still" Meditation Figure with Peonies

I have been making these seated figures since 2006. Part of a series I call "Still" they are inspired by Chinese tomb figures. I have thought of them as monks, as nuns and more recently simply as meditating figures. I hand build these hollow then carve and decorate the surface when it is still wet clay.

These are a series of smaller meditation figures. This figure is carved with peony flowers in bloom. 7" deep by 7" wide and 14" in height!

Surface is a wonderful medley of turquoise, olive green, gold and cream glazes. As with all of my sculptures these are meant for indoor enjoyment only.

Signed Sullivan on the body.