(re)COIL v.

(re)COIL v. – arrange or wind (something long and flexible) in a joined sequence of concentric circles or rings.

Coils have changed both subtly and drastically over time. They are a fundamental element in ceramics and have grown with the evolving ceramic culture. When placing individual objects Christine is considering how people approach day-to-day interactions with objects. All our lives are impacted and influenced by our complex life histories and evolve locally; our understanding of worth and value influences our behaviors. By questioning ourselves we are really questioning our surroundings. It is important to stimulate creative dialogue that questions normality and recognizes that most things don’t have to fit together in the way always imagined, they could fit together in a myriad of ways.

Learn more about Christine Fashion, GoggleWorks’ first Ceramic Artist-in-Resident, here.