by Alison Bigg | Nov 1, 2019 | Ceramics, Current Work, Paintings, Printmaking
I have worked with clay on and off for many years. As I struggled with the dreaded wheel, I never thought of pottery as being a part of my art practice. This changed about a year ago when I discovered hand building and paper clay. At the same time I started...
by Alison Bigg | Jan 29, 2019 | Current Work, Soap sculptures
As an incorrigible thrift store devotee, I recently started noticing the abundance of throw-away plaster angels which prompted me to build a collection. I am now incorporating them in my work by using them as an armature for my cast soap sculptures. The result is an...
by Alison Bigg | May 8, 2018 | Exhibitions, Soap sculptures
The opening at Xchanges Gallery and Studios on Friday night was great! Many friends, artists, family and curious people came to see what I’ve been working on for the last year in my studio/lab. Eventually people started to realize that they were allowed to...
by Alison Bigg | Jan 30, 2018 | Current Work, Soap sculptures
Since Globular Cluster I’ve been working towards a solo show that will be at the xchanges gallery in May. I am now making my own molds using latex and casting glycerine soap, altering the result by deconstructing and reconceptualizing. It’s a kind of 3D...
by Alison Bigg | Oct 8, 2017 | Exhibitions, Soap sculptures
Opening night for Globular Cluster was Friday October 6th. There was a great turn out despite the rain. It’s always a great relief to get new work installed but also a little bit sad. This section is over and it’s onto the next thing. Thanks to...
