About: Artist JoAnne Bedient

Bold contrasting color, drama, whimsy and graceful forms drive my work. I work in series and enjoy being playful with the subjects I choose. All are hand built and raku fired clay. As with many artists, the interest was always there, but it was not until my college days at Ft Hays Kansas State University that I discovered that clay was my medium and was a gift for me to mold and share!

I began to think in terms of how I could make anything from clay that was usually made from other materials. The clay shoes started that way by looking at a bright red patent leather pair of shoes that my daughter bought at a 70's resale shop. From then on the shoes practically made themselves as if I had the shoemaker's elves working with me. My work seems to be friendly and the pleasure it brings to those who own it is my joy!

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"___ Picasso

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