Sculpture: "Still" with Water Motifs

Part of the "Still" series, in a new smaller version. 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 carved with two water motifs: raindrops on water on the lower, a wave arabesque as the sash.Above this is an asian wave pattern with koi jumping. The figure sits with it's feet tucked under it's seat in a kneeling position 7" deep by 6.5" wide and 14" in height! I cannot stress enough how unique each one of these figures is.

Surface is a wonderful medley of turquoise, charcoal black and a green that is achieved by layering 2 glazes so it reads as gold and green. As with all of my sculptures these are meant for indoor enjoyment only.

Signed Sullivan on the body.