Jim Budde
Professor
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Trumpy Tin Man
Ceramic
2020
6.5x3.5x3.5 inches
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Toilet Paper Virus
Ceramic
2020
5.5x5x5 inches
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Bread of Life
Ceramic
2020
6.75x5x1.75 inches
I committed to making one small piece a day at home last spring when Covid 19 prompted campus to shut down. I considered it teaching-research to demonstrate that even with little room or equipment, students could still continue to make artwork. “Trumpy Tin Man” combines a reference to the Wizard of Oz of someone in search of a heart, and an orange for obvious reasons. With “Toilet Paper Virus”, well I suppose that goes without saying too. “Bread of Life” could make reference to hunger, or the need to have a drink. Cheers, and salute to health care workers!
All work photographed by artist


