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Emily Meisler
Emily Meisler
Birmingham,
AL
Medium:
Sculpture New to Artclectic
“Most of my inspiration comes from spending time outdoors, immersed in nature,” says Emily Meisler. “I’m constantly searching for interesting shapes and patterns. By studying these natural elements, I’m able to understand the underlying structures found within plants and nature and use them as the building blocks for my work. I look to explore form and shape by pushing the limits of my materials to create new and interesting pieces. My work has always been heavily focused on shape, so each sculpture is finished in a way that highlights the overall structure of each sculpture.”
Emily’s ceramic work is created with traditional hand building techniques using slabs and coils. Her metal pieces all begin as drawings and are then hand bent and welded together.
“Each piece I make is very personal. My work is inspired by my surroundings, so everything I make feels like an extension of myself.”
Get to know Emily better:
How do you know when a piece is finished?
It's hard to know exactly when a piece is finished. Typically if I'm contemplating whether or not a piece is complete, I like to take a step away from it for a few hours to clear my mind and then come back to it. Usually after some time away I can tell if it needs more work or is finished.
In terms of your art, where is the most inspirational place you’ve ever been?
My time living in San Francisco, being able to explore the vastly different environments around me, was probably the most inspirational place I've been and where I continue to source inspiration.
Titles of works can be descriptive or clever or totally unrelated. What’s your favorite title of a piece you’ve named?
I try to name most of my pieces by the feeling they emit. One of my favorite titles was for a simple ceramic wall sculpture titled "Ripple." This piece had a very calming feel to it, much like a ripple across a still lake.
