Homebody Mini (gray) Leilani Bustamante Throughout history—from the gilded palaces

Throughout history—from the gilded palaces and monuments of the ancient world to the golden Baroque-style halls of Versailles—gold has been used to symbolize power

Her early inspirations stemmed from creatures and characters of Horror films

and through his contemporary use of line and form

These objects act as a parody of the role that luxury goods play in what Gronquist views as “hyper American” culture

I question my own experiences of these through the various personalities that emerge with each hybrid portrait

Homebody Mini (gray) Leilani Bustamante Throughout history—from the gilded palacesDetails About Shipping Stoneware, Porcelain, Glaze 5 x 3 x 3 in. 2016 Wall Mounted Sculpture Calvin Ma is a ceramic sculptor born and raised in San Francisco, California. He received his BA in Industrial Arts from San Francisco State University and MFA in sculpture from the Academy of Art University. His art has been awarded accolades across the country including The Artery Award (2014), 1st Place at the ACGA National Clay & Glass Exhibition (2013),