Angelique Brickner

Artist Statement

I begin with a thought, an idea or a feeling, and a large lump of clay. I carve and dig at the clay until the image exposes itself. Then I start the practical, technical plan to assure a successful firing process. I may coil, slab build or hollow the solid form; the choice depends on my ability to retain the natural integrity of the form. I work figuratively because the human form and countenance communicate to us innately, as it is recognized. The language of the body is universal; it can be immediately understood. We don’t have to first learn a new language in order to understand the message. I appreciate the pure simplicity.

Much of my work explores man’s relationship to the edge upon which we exist. We are but a paradigm shift away from radically different realities. Those of us aware of this edge struggle to balance, sometimes fight, sometimes fear it. Those that are blissfully unaware are forced to acknowledge the presence of this edge at one time or another as one reality shifts or collapses into a place unexpected that then forces a new perspective.

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Academic Background:

                Colorado State University , BFA, Painting
     

Select One and Two Person Shows:

2010       “Figures in Clay, Rhonda Gushee and Angelique Brickner”                The Clay People Gallery, Greenville , South Carolina

Select Group Shows:

2011       “Magic Dirt",Baron & Ellin Gordon Galleries, Norfolk, Virginia.                 Jurors: Juan Granados and Richard Nickel

2010       “Visions in Clay",LH Horton Gallery, Stockton, CA                Juror: Arthur Gonzales
               "Artisphere", International Art Fair, Greenville, SC                "Mixed Tape" Art and Light Gallery, Greenville, SC                "Group Show" Bella Vista Art Gallery, Asheville, NC

2009        “Small Works” Upstate Visual Arts, Greenville, SC, Best in Show.
               “Squares” Metropolitan Arts Council, Greenville, South Carolina                 “Open Studios” sponsored by Metropolitan Arts Council,                 Greenville , South Carolina
                “Members Show” Upstate Visual Arts, Greenville , South Carolina

2008        “Spring Group Show” Baltimore Clay Works, Baltimore, MD      
                 “Off The Wall” Maryland Art Place, Baltimore, MD

Publications:

       Greenville News, City People, June 16, 2010
       Metromix Online Greenville News, January 2010
       Greenville News, November 2, 2009
       Greenville Journal, September 7, 2009

Collections:

       Private Collections in Colorado, Texas, Maryland, North and South
       Carolina

 

		'Cracked Foundation, Floor Sculpture' raku with wax resin, metal stand
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		'Barely Balanced' raku with wax resin, metal base
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		'Cracked Foundations' raku with wax resin, metal stand
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		'It Falls Apart' raku with wax resin [SOLD]
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		'Foundation Collapse' raku with wax resin [SOLD]
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