Homebody

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Homebody by Calvin Ma

Ceramic, Glaze, 5″ x 4″ x 3″

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: 6th Year Anniversary Show from October 21st to 28th, 2017

Artist Statement:
“I utilize the action figure form in my sculptural work to explore personal issues and struggles with social anxiety. As an adult, I face difficulties in the social environment. Meeting new people, being in the company of strangers, crowds, peers and intermittently among friends and family brings about a heightened nervousness that takes over and impedes my ability to function socially. Even as a child I was reserved and apprehensive, so I turned to toys to keep me entertained. I believe the tactile activity of playing with them coupled with my active imagination helped establish this passion for the action figure early on. There was something about picking up your favorite hero or villain and creating stories and adventures that captivated me. It felt only natural to tap into this childlike sense of exploration and storytelling through my artwork.”

Artist Website:
http://www.calvinmasculpts.com

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