7 Lidded Jars

Just unpacked 7 lidded jars I made in 2019. It felt like a time capsule and a lot of presents. I really appreciate that I packed them up together and now can see them again. Some of the lids have a figure on top like a bird, a girl, a cat, a sheep and a …

Personal Archaeology collages from 1991 to 2001

A decade of my Joyce Lieberman series of Personal Archaeology collages stored in a folder were recently rephotographed. I noted the oldest one, CS72 used a glue gun and the PA 902, the latest in the collection made me realize I had made 1000 of them. CS stood for Collage Square, CV stood for Collage …

Peanut Vases by Joyce Lieberman

Shapely like a peanut in the shell or a guitar or a woman, these new slab construction vases are so great. I made a group of 10 over the last two months. My kiln is small, so the most I could fire at a time were four. The last one has a faux clock. The …

White Bouquets inspired by arrangements from a baby shower.

Recently enjoyed a beautiful afternoon baby shower with lovely floral arrangements. Inspired by a few snapshots, these “Classic Bouquet”, “White Floral Bouquet” and “White Butterfly Loving Flowers” canvases came together. “Classic Bouquet”, the first image  has already been sold. The other two are still available. Which variation do you like?

Wildflowers in Spring from 1992 revisited by Joyce Lieberman

Which photo looks best? The only thing holding this 1992 beauty back was a pinkish wash that needed more umber and a few shapes that required more definition. Do you have pieces in your studio like that? After 30 years, thay need another discerning look to become vivid and alive again? Which of the two …