| Looking at Justin's example, I am guessing this was
presented as some kind of personal self portrait. Vicki (from Perth) knew
the story right away! "For the non-Australians, Queenslanders
are known as banana benders and Queensland is known for its beaches, surf
and the Great Barrier Reef (and bananas!)." Justin is from Brisbane,
Queensland. A USA equivalent would be Florida. Yes there are a few panel
vans!
Justin's students have made Art Cars. Pieces have
been fired and they have painted - embellished and decorated.
Here is Justin's demo as a guide. Glazing -underglazing or painting
work great
See "Traffic Jam at International Art Car day."
From Judy: Cars are hollow sculptures. My idea was to start with a
corrugated cardboard shell and do draped slab over it. Remove the
cardboard shell when clay is leather hard. You could also build more solid
and hollow out from the bottom. Bisque fire slowly to insure success (low
over night is even good for thicker sculptures).
From Vicki in Australia: For the US list members
the bird sitting on top is a White Cockatoo, also called a Sulphur Crested
Cockatoo. According to 'What Bird is That?, 'they are found throughout the
Australian mainland (except Western Australia, south of the Fitzroy
River), King Island, and Tasmania. While the flock is feeding individual
birds perch on the topmost branches of a high tree to act as sentinels,
giving a shrill screech to warn the flock when an enemy approaches'. They
are also great mimics and can even learn to mimic your voice - sometimes
displaying a wicked sense of humour. My grandmother had one which would
constantly call the dog - using her voice - and have the dog racing up and
down the yard.
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