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Chrissie
Callejas
Ceramics
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"The question I get asked the most about my work is “what is
it?”. Both my paintings and my sculptures are somewhat
abstract versions of a variety of fruits and vegetables.
They may start out as an apple and end up a
strawberry…..What I see as one object , may appear another
to someone else. I really hate to limit the definition,
because actually it is more about color, shape, and texture.
These elements are what is important to me, and I love it
most when people react to the strength of those elements.
My sculpture is made from a very underused type of stoneware
clay called paperclay. The body of the clay has paper pulp
in it, which burns out in the firing. It results in a very
light piece. It is also fun to work with, because it is very
forgiving, allowing me to work in ways that was impossible
with other stoneware clays. I love working in white clay
because it takes the underglazes and glazes in vibrant
glory." |
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Chrissie received a masters
in art education in 1974, concentrating in painting and
ceramics. In 2000, she began painting again, typically
using acrylic paints on watercolor paper. Other
materials she uses are oil pastels and conte crayon,
sometimes ink …"whatever it takes to enhance my
paintings".
Chrissie has been a full-time studio potter since
1980. She lives with her husband near Boone. Her work is
also available at Main Street Gallery in Blowing Rock,
NC. |
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