Chess Sets

I learned how the pieces move in December 2020, playing mostly online. I started making chess sets soon after, because I wanted to play over-the-board games. My artwork is often about connections, and investigations into the way in which things work or don’t work mechanically, and in human relationships. I am fascinated by how the chess pieces must work together or be doomed to fail.

Speckle, Butter, and Baby Blue Chess set - Glazed ceramic, painted canvas board

2021

board dims : 17.5 x 22”


Terracotta vs. Porcelain - board is two porcelain slabs with terracotta squares painted on top and bottom of boards

2021

Board dims : 14.5 x 14.5 inches


Michigan Clay Chess Set - White slip on locally-sourced Detroit clay (local river soils and construction sights)

2021

Board : 17’’ x 17’’, also made from the same clay. This chess set + board could live happily outdoors on your balcony or backyard


Chess set #2 - glazed ceramic, brown and red clay bodies

2021


Chess set # 1- glazed ceramic, dark and light clay bodies, board : acrylic on wood with hinges

2021

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