Meet the Artists
Paul Willsea and Carol O’Brien are a husband
and wife team. They live with their children and an assortment of animals on
fifty-four acres in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
Their Pyramid series combines two strong forms: the solid casting with
either a fluid blown form or another cast vessel. The addition of silver
leaf evokes a sense of antiquity and preciousness. The Crackle pieces
illustrate a weathered texture in the color. The ring pieces are about
color: lots of it and how it relates to and defines the form.
Paul and Carol have intentionally chosen to keep their business small. Each
piece is made by them. What you hold and enjoy is the product of an
artisan’s willingness to make a lot of mistakes and to learn the potential
of their material. What motivates them is the never-ending search for the
right color, the perfect proportions and a profound gratitude that they can
support themselves doing something they love.
|
 |
