"Earthen Elegance"Clay, water, willow, cottonwoodAdriana McBride Davenport, IA—Iowa artist and ecologist, Adriana McBride, uses nature as a source of inspiration, inviting... Read More
"Earthen Elegance"
Clay, water, willow, cottonwood
Adriana McBride
Davenport, IA
—Iowa artist and ecologist, Adriana McBride, uses nature as a source of inspiration, inviting viewers to reflect on the profound connection between art and the Earth.
In Earthen Elegance, Adriana uses clay that she meticulously hand-sourced along the banks of a local creek to employ the traditional Japanese dorodango technique, creating a symphony of unique textures and hues, Adriana transforms an already unique natural clay into polished orbs that provoke a deeper appreciation for natural resources.
Artist Statement:
From hand harvesting wild clays, to creating my own brand of soil-based paint and berry inks, my work serves as a call to action for environmental stewardship, inviting all to appreciate and protect the invaluable natural wealth beneath our feet.
