Deanna Hanson                            

Deanna Hanson's clay sculptures of African women started after seeing a photograph  of 13 women from Kenya in a semi circle singing and clapping there hands. She was instantly inspired and wanted to recreate them in clay. Each piece takes about 20 hours and is fired very hot with a Raku finish. Her women tell a story and display facial expressions that reveal specific emotions.  

       

     "Tender Love"     22 x 5.5 x 5             "Attitude"    20 x 7 x 6               "Reaching Out" 20.5 x 12.5 x 6  

                           

        "Maria" 20 x 6 x 4.5                            "Gemma" 20.5 x 6 x 4                         "Celebration" 23 x 8.5 x 4

06-29-10