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"Smooth and sensitive, Saxby's sculptures evoke sensuality, a burning desire, a flame, which will go on for eternity." Angie kordic, Widewalls.
I have a deep reverence for the elements that comprise the finished clay sculptures that I create: the earth from which the forms are created; the water that keeps the clay moist; the flame of the propane torch that heats the clay and catches each curve before it falls; and the air that dries and hardens the clay. All four elements come together in a mysterious symphony of energy to reveal the “spirit” of the porcelain.
By shaping both the clay and space, inside and around, I want the forms to appear to move, to assert themselves; to change and grow, to move within, affect and break free from the solid material to reveal the “essence“ of the elements used to create the finished form.
The clay sculptures are also created to be large scale for indoor or outdoor placement. My team and I work together to create and ship these sculptures internationally.
About
Tanis lives and works in Vancouver, Canada. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally and currently ships and sells her sculptures world wide.
She began her career as an apprentice before studying at the University of Victoria, and ceramics at Kootenay School of the Arts. For a list of international residencies, awards and exhibitions please contact tanissaxby@telus.net.