May 162010
Real leaves are the basis for Mary Harbour’s porcelain leaf impressions that are made by pressing individual leaves into thin layers of clay. Each leaf impression is carefully cut from the slab of clay, shaped and dried, and then kiln fired. Stains in fall colors are added and an acrylic sealer is applied to protect the color. These decorative pieces retain the fine details of the original leaf.
Mary uses leaves from trees found in Arkansas and no two finished pieces, like the leaves themselves, are identical. From gum trees and redbuds to oak and maples, the leaves capture in time a small part of nature.
In addition to leaf impressions, Mary explores the use of clay in pottery and small sculptures.
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