Odd Things: Erika Sanada's beautiful yet creepy ceramic sculptures of deformed animals
In her current body of work, Odd Things, artist Erika Sanada uses clay to create a whole host of bizarre creatures; ones with extra body parts, such as multiple arms, legs, teeth and ears.
Sleepyhead Ceramic, cold finish 10" x 9" x 6" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
"Clay allows me to create what's in my head," explains Erika. "These animals with their small deformities help me express my sensitive side. A troubled childhood and constant 'life' anxieties are all expressed in Odd Things.
"Beautiful and disturbing are terms I hear when people talk about my work and I love that these two terms are not often used together. Life is also beautiful and disturbing. My work reflects the weird and the creepy. I am fascinated with the dark side."
Image credit: Sleepyhead – ceramic, cold finish 10" x 9" x 6" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Chew Up Ceramic, cold finish 7"x11"x6.5" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Chew Up Ceramic, cold finish 7"x11"x6.5" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Cursed Raven Ceramic, cold finish 12" x 17" x 8" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Cursed Raven Ceramic, cold finish 12" x 17" x 8" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Shhh... Ceramic, cold finish 6" x 13" x 6" 2016 | © Erika Sanada
Shhh... Ceramic, cold finish 6" x 13" x 6" 2016 | © Erika Sanada
Shout Ceramic, cold finish 11" x 5" x 9" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Shout Ceramic, cold finish 11" x 5" x 9" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Sleepyhead Ceramic, cold finish 10" x 9" x 6" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Togetherness Ceramic, cold finish 7" x 5" x 4" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
Togetherness Ceramic, cold finish 7" x 5" x 4" 2017 | © Erika Sanada
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