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     Out on a Limb is the first collection in a new series of narrative driven work.  This collection consists of one of a kind stoneware pieces, both three dimensional and bas-relief, that use the human-like qualities of bears to capture this story.  The self-recognition we, as humans, find in wildlife connects us to this intimate tale, while also connecting us to other people and a broader, more universal glimpse of life and love. 

The 2024 collection includes single pieces, diptychs, and triptychs, made to be viewed individually or together, to appreciate both wildlife and humanity.

Broken and Lost
“They were broken and lost - feeling depleted.”
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Shallow Breaths
“So they breathed shallow breaths, and felt the gentle touch of loved ones.”
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Distant Friends
“A distant friend gave each hope. The two were kindred spirits, turning dark to light, gray to bright.”
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Out on a Limb
“Aware of the danger, they went out on a limb.”
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They Did Indeed Fit
“They did indeed fit.”
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Bonding and Blending
“They began to bond and blend their lives, beginning the binding process.”
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Obstacles
“Bit by bit, they overcame many obstacles and promised themselves to each other.”
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Time Was Short
“Knowing time was short, they chose not to waste it.”
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↓ VIEW SINGLE PIECES BELOW ↓

"Broken" 14” x 14”
"Broken II" 14” x 14” x 6"
"Broken III" 14” x 14” x 5-1/2"
"Lost" 14” x 14”
"Lost II" 14” x 14” x 6-1/2"
"Shallow Breaths" 14” x 14”
"Gentle Touch III" 7 -1/2” x 15” x 6”
"Gentle Touch IV" 17" x 4" x 10"
"Shallow Breaths/ Head Above Water" 14" x 14" x 5"
"Distant Friends" 14” x 14”
"Distant Friends" 14” x 14”
"Distant Friends" 14” x 14”
"Out on a Limb" 14” x 14”
"Out on a Limb" 14” x 14”
"Out on a Limb" 14” x 14”
"They Did Indeed Fit" 14” x 14”
"They Did Indeed Fit II" 17" x 4" x 9"
"Bonding & Blending II" 14" x 14" x 5"
"Bonding and Blending" 14” x 14”
"Bonding and Blending" 14” x 14”
"Obstacles II" 14” x 14”
"Obstacles I" 14” x 14”
"Obstacles III" 14" x 14" x 6-1/2"
"Time Was Short" 14” x 14”
"Time Was Short II" 9-1/2” x 5” x 5”
JAMES NELSON © 2024
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