Jason Holley: Chain Sculptures in Clay
Jason Holley’s raku chain sculptures are in the running for an RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice award, a competition the public decides. Holley, based in Newfoundland, says using clay for chainmail is tricky, requiring “a discipline and commitment I’ve not managed anywhere else in life.” (Watch him create in the video, below)
14 Comments
bluedragonclay
They’re great pieces to hold, if you ever get the chance. Very cool feeling… they look so strong, like metal, but feel so light and fragile. And the rings make the best slinky-tinkly-breakable noise when they rub together.
boomerontario
Ah wonderful. Thank you. I see you’re also a potter from Newfoundland. Love that slinky-tinkly-breakable description. Appreciate the tutorial!
anngrafics
Seeing this work just reinforces in me how limitless art is. What beautiful forms! The raku process really makes them look like metal.
boomerontario
Limitless indeed. These works are the epitome of imaginative art.
Resa McConaghy
Now that’s different!
boomerontario
I know. I’m going to go to the Gardiner to see what it actually looks like.
Resa McConaghy
I’d like to know your opinion!
sherylmcdougald
I’d like to see some photos!
I voted for him, even over BC girl who I think is awesome too…
boomerontario
I like this work very much, because it’s so beautifully crafted. Waiting to see it live so I can actually view the surface.
boomerontario
Sorry, meant to tell you both, will take photos.
sherylmcdougald
I love these !!! They are so incredibly beautiful, for their fragility – yet makes me think of ships and anchors.. I would buy one in a nanosecond!! I hate that he breaks them, but I understand what he is doing, and admire it! Thanks, Boomer!
boomerontario
I’m with you. I love his thoughts/statements on the fragility of the work, and how he has had to get used to working 40 hours and sometimes seeing it all go to waste.
sherylmcdougald
Jeez, now look what you have done – I have to have one!!! How much art do you collect, friend Junkie??
boomerontario
Collect a fair bit, but have to do it through “finds.” Lots of Inuit-Cape Dorset prints. But I’m with you on this sculpture. I’d actually love to have space and funds for sculpture but that’s not on the horizon.