About Me
Biography
Artist's Statement
Artist's Statement
Kimberly Hilligoss is a ceramic artist from Houston, Tx. She began taking ceramics classes in 2017 at the University of Houston Clear Lake and received her B.F.A in Studio Art with EC-12 Certification in 2019. Kimberly is currently teaching high school art while working towards her M.A. in Studio Arts.
Artist's Statement
Artist's Statement
Artist's Statement
With many of my forms being inspired by French Limoges pottery, the goal of my work is to bring elegance to the user and the space my pottery occupies.
The floral designs I carve are inspired by the simple elegance of the lost art of vintage embroidery. When carving my pots, my goal is to compliment the form of the pot with the imagery of
With many of my forms being inspired by French Limoges pottery, the goal of my work is to bring elegance to the user and the space my pottery occupies.
The floral designs I carve are inspired by the simple elegance of the lost art of vintage embroidery. When carving my pots, my goal is to compliment the form of the pot with the imagery of my design. I consider balance, harmony, and rhythm to be the prominent components of my designs. The colors I use are derived from colors found in nature. I prefer to use colors that are low in intensity to create subtlety and calmness in my designs. I strive to construct a surface where motifs, color, and form interact to complement each other and provide a pleasant experience for the user.
Process
Artist's Statement
Process
My vessels begin as flat clay slabs then turn into simplistic forms altered with darts and undulations. I use my hands and tools to shape each piece from top to bottom to create a sumptuous form. I then apply a white liquid clay to the red clay body and begin carving floral designs into the clay. Once the clay is dried, my pieces are fir
My vessels begin as flat clay slabs then turn into simplistic forms altered with darts and undulations. I use my hands and tools to shape each piece from top to bottom to create a sumptuous form. I then apply a white liquid clay to the red clay body and begin carving floral designs into the clay. Once the clay is dried, my pieces are fired in an electric kiln. An underglaze is applied to the designs and a clear glaze is brushed on top. Each piece is fired a second time to reveal glossy finish.