At your table is a picture of ceramic work- discuss with your neighbors what you think the meaning is behind the work

We will discuss the work together in a few moments

“Made in China”

Keiko Fakazawa

“Made in China”

Keiko Fakazawa

“Made in China”

Keiko Fakazawa

Sean Clute

Penny Bynre

“Sunflower Seed” Installation

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Ai Weiwei

100,000,000 porcelain sunflower seeds

150 tons

Hand painted

1600 artists & 2.5 years

• Each seed represents a person- to show the vastness of China
• Each seed is unique, but once you step back the individual seed is lost in the mass (conformity and censorship of the communist party)- freedom of expression
• “Made in China” -western consumerism

Pot 2 Pot 3

• Begin cutting out pieces!

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• Label pieces with a number
• Cut out clay pieces, flip over, place initials and #

• Continue in clay!

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• Start in clay. Remember this is your final assignment I expect your best quality work!!