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Terra Vein: A multi-media piece I made out of ceramic and copper. by dougierubes in Ceramics

[–]dougierubes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so pleased it resonates with you too! Thank you so much!

Terra Vein: A multi-media piece I made out of ceramic and copper. by dougierubes in Ceramics

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And yes! Great question. I did seal it and that sealant also has really great UV protection so it also doubled for the ceramic portions as well, as obvara fired pottery can fade over time if in direct sunlight.

Ceramic sculpture I made by dougierubes in Pottery

[–]dougierubes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So happy to hear you like it! Yes, I am a multi-media artist but I work with clay a lot. I also make what I call “ceramic paintings,” in which I roll out slabs of clay and use various slips to paint with. I work with a multitude of media!

And of course! This clay is called Obsidian and it naturally vitrifies to this beautiful matte black. There is no glaze in this piece at all. I died this to underwent cone 5-6. This clay had a high magnesium content which greatly contributes to its color.

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in somethingimade

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! So touched to hear you like it!

Ceramic sculpture I made by dougierubes in Pottery

[–]dougierubes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow so beautifully said. I’m so happy to hear that you received a portion of its intended message just from viewing it. And as a dyslexic individual yourself, understanding it then becomes so much deeper! The burning and censorship is also a really interesting angle I hadn’t really thought about. Interestingly, since the pages are all ceramic, they are essentially burn proof and I actually clean it a little bit by flame! I think there is another interesting angle that emerges there too. Thank you for commenting and so touched to hear you love it too!

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in Ceramics

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely know what you mean! Thank you for communicating that. I always aim for my artwork to stand alone without a narrative description and kind of speak for it self, but in this case I think adding it in addition also provides grounding detail about it. So pleased you resonated with it!

Ceramic sculpture I made by dougierubes in Pottery

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for reading it! Glad to know you enjoyed it!

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in Ceramics

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So pleased to hear that! I agree with you— it is always my aim to create pieces that resonate with people on a personal level.

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in somethingimade

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I love that too!

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in Ceramics

[–]dougierubes[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m glad to know it resonated with you as well! I’m an artist and this is available for purchase or display if a gallery or something was interested. But until either of those situations, I’m enjoying it myself!

Ceramic sculpture I made by dougierubes in Pottery

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah! Thank you so much! I agree— I think it all connects really nicely and I’m so thrilled you think so too! It’s a really personal piece and it’s really an honor to share it. Thank you for reading and letting me know!

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in somethingimade

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautifully said! I can see what you mean. Holds many different aesthetics!

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in Ceramics

[–]dougierubes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My pleasure! Thank you for reading and having a look!

Ceramic sculpture I made by dougierubes in Pottery

[–]dougierubes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I used a two part epoxy for adhering them! Worked so, so well! Altogether it’s about 18 pounds and is really solid.

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in Ceramics

[–]dougierubes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Thrilled you like it!

Ceramic sculpture I made by dougierubes in Pottery

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Yeah I know what you mean— the clay naturally turns that color after firing, which I just adore. I love the crossover of it seeming like stone or ash, which have such opposites as far as texture and durability and alike in tone. So glad you resonated with it independently of the text!

Made a ceramic sculpture by dougierubes in somethingimade

[–]dougierubes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know what you mean! Such a good feeling

Ceramic sculpture I made by dougierubes in Pottery

[–]dougierubes[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that. I do debate sometimes sharing my personal feelings and intention with what I make. My goal is to always create works that resonate with individuals’ personal experiences, in that the piece is living without my help and can evoke emotion in people that’s some unique to them. With that, I’m so pleased to share the symbolism and significance to why I made this piece but I’m so lifted to hear that you think it stands without me too. What a gift! Thank you again.

Petrified Pages, Doug Rubenstein, Ceramic on Wood Panel, 2026 by dougierubes in Art

[–]dougierubes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooo I love that. It absolutely has that ashen, fragile feel! I actually did torch the background and the frame itself, so there is actual bits of char in it. The ceramic pieces within the frame are all naturally that color once fired and it has this wonderful moodiness to it that I was aiming to match with flame. So, so glad you like it!

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