Louis and Christine Colombarini, Clay Artists
Louis and Christine Colombarini, Clay Artists of Cosmic Clay Studio in Dowelltown, Tennessee create clay vessels and sculptural forms through a hand-built, slip cast or wheel-thrown process, sometimes combining all three techniques. The clay is often altered by incising the original shape, carving the surface in relief or constructing intricate forms using various clay components. Primitive sawdust firings result in unique fire clouds and colorful patinas.
Louis and Christine Colombarini
There aren’t many days we don’t wander outside our rural Middle Tennessee home to marvel at the majestic rolling hills and the beauty of the wildlife that surrounds us at Cosmic Clay Studio. As we work in our home studio overlooking a lush and expansive valley, the company of resident cats and dogs keeps us grounded in Mother Earth.
Although a life-long romance with clay is the basis of our artwork, we find a foundation of ideas from a fascination with Greek, Roman, and pre-Colombian art history. From those concepts, we try to incorporate themes of mystical imagery, curious symbols, and lyrical patterns. Clay awakens our creative intellect, but we also enjoy the physical challenge. Using our hands work with a part of the Earth helps connect with the tangible with the spirtitual. These elements collectively help fuel our imagination and inspire us to create expressive works of art.
