Embrace II Sculpture by Gail Chavenelle Size:Mini large 8" tall Low-fired earthenware clay is first

Low-fired earthenware clay is first rolled into a slab from which each design is hand-cut

We did shows and enjoyed the time we spent working and playing with clay

A story that begins with the image and goes wherever your mind takes it

Next comes the dancing pose and paper pattern

Sculptures are manually bent and assembled and signed by the artist

Embrace II Sculpture by Gail Chavenelle Size:Mini large 8" tall Low-fired earthenware clay is firstThis self standing stainless steel sculpture is handmade by Gail Chavenelle of Dubuque, Iowa. Beginning with childhood paper dolls, chains, pop out books and greeting cards, I have been intrigued by paper sculpture. I loved the forms but wanted the works to be more permanent. Instead of a sheet of paper, she works with a sheet of metal 20 gauge stainless steel. As with paper sculpture, Gail creates three dimensional images from a flat sheet by folding