Kathleen Mcgiveron

The sculptures I create are inspired by the figurine. By using the body of figurines the sculptures appear traditional, but at second glance it is revealed that these scaled-up figurines have had their decals or possessions stripped and replaced with unconventional, popular logo patterning through method of decal, or with hand built, pop icons.

I am interested in the way pop icons and imagery can replace traditional images used as surface decoration on ceramic ware. Historically, culture has been preserved on the surface of ceramics; it is my aim to document as well as create a dialogue about our contemporary culture on the surfaces of my sculptures. In a way, my works are almost an anti-monument; the viewer is able to relate to the piece and recognize that what is occurring in my sculptures are connected to what is happening today. They are about the trends people are interested in. I specifically document that which is most popular at the moment; as time passes and fads go out of style and our culture's interests change, my sculptures change as well.


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