Drum
Buff Clay Body with Tin Skin Fastened with Wire and Wooden Pegs, Muted with Woolen Padding
1997
Completed during a workshop conducted by Tim Shuckerow of Case Western Reserve University. For this piece, Joe was inspired by Maori and other Polynesian motifs, while also considering some of the artifacts he had seen constructed by isolated peoples exposed by accidents of war, exploration and commerce to materials of modern industry.
Private collection.
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Ceramics
Joe's output in ceramic media has also engaged Joe at his boundaries. He has used it to explore themes fundamental to his vision as well as a place to play and investigate his inspiration and practice.
