Transforming Earth into Art
Using equal parts archaeology and artistry, Patricia Jahla transforms soft, malleable clay into the ringing hardness of fired work.
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Prizes and Kind Words
My work has been honored at the Chaffee Arts Open Awards Show featuring over 100 pieces of art created by 53 local artists. Award-winning sculptures are available for purchase. You can also read what my kind friends say about my work.
Like clay in the potter’s hand…
Digging my own clay, while laborious, is another connection with the earth that provides my materials. Explore the slow, contemplative coiling process and the firing methods that are like a gift from God out of the kiln.
Prior Work
One Tear Before the Deluge
Description The carving into the rim of this piece represents the one tear shed before the deluge arrives. The blue cascading below the singe tear represents the deluge. At least that’s the way it is with me! One little tear escapes, then I fall apart. The blue was...
Raspberry Ripple
Description Guess I was hungry for ice cream. Raspberry Ripple was my favorite as a child. It tasted just as wonderful as this piece looks. Fresh raspberries blended into hard-pack ice cream. Yum!Dimensions 8.5"w x 7.5"h Price $250 Location Rock Run...
A Simple Twist of Fate
Description A Simple Twist of Fate (God’s divine plan) occurred when my husband, Bob, hung out with me in the studio for a while as I started this piece. The walls were only a couple inches high when he suddenly asked, “Can you make the edges twist as you build the...