Sibylle & Ronald Tornow at Tates Gallery

Sibylle & Ronald Tornow,

Ceramics

We have enjoyed a collaborative studio for over 20 years. Our individual creative approach is very diverse. Sibylle will risk all by taking an idea through to completion in clay and then evaluate the fired results. Ron prefers to eliminate reduce much risk by sketching prior to working with the clay. We benefit from the exposure to our creative diversity and personalities. We exchange ideas, criticize, and suggest directions to follow.

Sibylle's appreciation of movement and flow has led to a body of altered forms. Ron is attracted to graphic design and sculptural elements in his work. We are both energized by the fulfillment of the creative process. Our combined talents have enabled us to produce a wide range functional/decorative work. The lines comprise: Sumi-e style painted surfaces, Celadon and Red accents graphically contrasted, Cratered like surfaces, as well as Air Brushed colors and forms for Japanese style flower arranging. Sibylle has expanded the sumi-e decorative technique to colorful clay paintings. Our gardens provide the subjects for the paintings.

1 Maple Street, New Boston, NH ~ (603) 487-3510 ~ tatesgallery@comcast.net

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