Beth Norton

MaaMaa

Earthenware with Underglazes

16.5 x 10 x 7"

$325

Annex Gallery

I am drawn to the vessel as a medium which I infuse with a playful and lighthearted touch. I strive to create vessels that tell a story and hopefully makes the viewer smile. This vessel is an ode to motherhood, representing the idea of nurturing.

Artist Statement:

I'm Beth Norton, an art director based in Richmond, VA. As a life-long artist, I am currently working in both hand building and wheel. My practice involves two distinct paths. On the one, I enjoy creating whimsical items which bring smiles to the faces. On the other, I enjoy the process of sgraffito. Nature is my main source of inspiration for this work. Through the use of sgraffito, I am able to incorporate details and textures from nature. Sgraffito allows me to play with positive and negative spaces to create depth and balance.  My goal is to create pieces that are uplift.