Sculpture: "Still" with Waves and Koi

Part of the "Still" series. I have been making these meditation figures since 2006. Inspired by Chinese tomb figures, the original inspiration was actually a musician holding cymbals, but I have always regarded them as meditating figures. I hand build these hollow then carve and decorate the surface when it is still wet clay. This meditation figure is decorated using a transfer technique of koi swimming in water. The figure sits with his feet tucked under his seat in a kneeling position. 6" deep by 6" wide and 13.25" in height! I cannot stress enough how unique each one of these figures is.

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

Signed Sullivan on the body.