Hold it Down Jaclyn Alderete There was something about picking

There was something about picking up your favorite hero or villain and creating stories and adventures that captivated me

perhaps one day these characters may overcome their circumstances

Her cheerfully sexy creatures seem to lively bend in and out of their background

the experience was both difficult and exciting

Hold it Down Jaclyn Alderete There was something about pickingDetails About Ceramic, cold finish 12 x 10 x 11 in. 2018 Free standing sculpture Erika Sanada's early inspirations stemmed from creatures and characters of horror films. Watching these stories were a way for her to escape unpleasant realities during childhood. She creates intricate, hairless ceramic creaturesoften adorable but also unsettling and bizarre. Sanada is represented by Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco where the artist currently lives