Robin Hernandez

In an attempt to connect with the Earth, and with the artist-potters of pre-history, I often work in clay. The use of clay has been particularly key for me to manifest my thoughts about the “mouth of a jar,” and has resulted in a series of pots--each with a different facial expression. In finishing these works, I have chosen to forego the use of commercial glazes; celebrating, instead, on the innate beauty of the clay, which reveals itself through a progression of hand-waxed finishes.  All of my ceramics are painstakingly built and finished by hand--a slow but necessary process to achieve the desired results.

Recently, I've incorporated other gifts from the Earth into my art; creating baskets from mixed materials:  cactus skeletons, clay, rocks, hand-gathered grasses, and other materials.  Inspiration for this new work often comes from the landscape around me.

I am an interdisciplinary artist, not feeling constrained to work in any one medium. Often, the subject of my art will dictate the creative process. As a professional artist, I have studied painting, sculpture, ceramics, and traditional Japanese basketmaking.  My fascination with art history, ancient and contemporary society, and language all heavily influence the work that I do.