Goddess of Compassion, 2023, mixed media, 8 x 6 x 6 in. / 20.32 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm. abstract Walter Smith

Walter Smith

I got introduced to the world of minerals

Crown of Thorns

was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans in lieu of glaze

Goddess of Compassion, 2023, mixed media, 8 x 6 x 6 in. / 20.32 x 15.24 x 15.24 cm. abstract Walter SmithGoddess of Compassion, Kate Weingart, 2023, mixed media, 8 x 6 x 6 in. 20. 32 x 15. 24 x 15. 24 cm. Ceramic, acrylic paint, beads In terms of inspiration, I drew from the contemporary and ongoing conflict between Israeli and Palestinian forces adding a profound sense of urgency and relevance to the sculpture. The Ceramic piece was consciously created as a commentary on the perpetual need for peace and understanding.