Danielle Hawk
Flawed Forms

March 24 - April 22, 2023

Ceramics

Artist Statement

Using the functionless vessel as an extension of the self my work aims to challenge the ideas of perfection, projection, and self-doubt. Employing function as a metaphor for productivity and social performance the vessels uselessness becomes a symbol of the impossibility of achieving  societal calls for constant perceived perfection

By juxtaposing paired objects, texture, process, or tone I test our preconceived notions of correctness, and peer through the veil of social performance. I am excited by the perceived imperfections; for me these moments are rebellion from the stringent standards that I, like so  many others, have beholden myself.  

— Danielle Hawk

Biography

Danielle Hawk was born in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2016 Hawk received bachelor’s degrees in  Art Education and General Fine Arts. She currently teaches ceramics for Baltimore County  Public Schools and Towson University. In 2022 Hawk received her MFA in Studio Arts with a concentration in ceramics from Towson University. She has participated in group and solo  exhibitions nationwide and was recently published in Studio Potter.

Website: hawkceremaics.com