Figurative Bust Sculpture, Student Work

Shauna Gentile

Talking To A Brick Wall

Air-dry clay, Ink, Gouache paint, Wood, Yarn.

10" x 5" x 4"

Kay Sanden Kolheffer

Silenced

Air Dry Clay, Wood, Paint, Colored Pencil

10" x 12" x 4"

Katie Speakman

A Cultural Conversation on Elderly Care

Air dry clay, wood, acrylic paint, chalk pastels, and colored pencil.

Both sculptures approx. 6" x 4" x 2"

    The sculptures create a space for conversation about elderly care in different cultures.  On the left, is "America," who is clothed in a deconstructed American flag pattern.  She sits atop the cold architecture of an American nursing home.  On the right, "India," who is clothed in a deconstructed Indian flag pattern.  India sits atop a brightly painted village home, whose doorway is cheerfully draped with flowers and whose windows and doors are invitingly open.  American is placed on gray form, depicting a structure not as inviting, perhaps reminiscent of an institution. America has a slightly lowered head, while India's head is proudly erect.  This contrast depicts the difference between the pride India places on the elderly, verses how the elderly are overlooked in America.