Jan Vogelpoel
Jan Vogelpoel — 'Sentinel in Black' Sculpture, 2024
These valiant, monolithic forms possess power and resoluteness. A quiet determination upholds their enigmatic nature - anchored and unwavering. A central axis creates structure and a solid foundation to empower more fluid and free forms to emerge. Textured layers add depth and a sense of movement, while the voids introduce a lightness to their fortitude and solidity.
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Jan Vogelpoel is a sculptural clay artist. Her work combines mid-century design aesthetics with a contemporary minimalist approach. Using hand building, coiling methods she builds forms with a strong focus on raw, natural finishes.
Vogelpoel has been a featured artist at Modern Times and participated in group and solo exhibitions across Australia. Vogelpoel was mentored by established South African ceramic artists Barbara Jackson and Karen Scott as well as completing wheel-throwing courses in Cape Town and Victoria.
Materials: black Eearthstone scarva clay with grog and white underglaze
Dimensions: approx. 45H x 22W x 16D cm