Patti Warashina, Paint Swirler, 1993, clay, glaze, wood.

“The real poet studies the world as it is: lovely, terrible, sensible, grotesque; and would ask for no other in its place. Humor is the final sign and seal of seriousness for it is a proof that reality is held in honor and in love.” -- Mark van Doren

Patti Warashina
Paint Swirler, 1993, clay, glaze, wood.

“Despite the enormity of size and beauty [of these sculptures] there is a subtle touch of humor in the gentle smiles which is enigmatic like that of the Mona Lisa. “
--Rudy Turk”