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Whimsical Ceramic Sculptures by Megan Bogonovich

Like Alice eagerly hoisting herself into the opening of the rabbit hole, the characters in Megan Bogonovich's ceramic sculptures appear to be the protagonists of fantastical adventures. The anachronistic, well-heeled women climb into elaborate sea anemones and coral reefs in a bizarre clash of nature and civilization. The sea anemones are enormous compared to the tiny humans; the structures' different layers stack up like the elaborate architectural designs of storybook castles. With their pastel colors and ornamental details, the underwater creatures seem to make suitable homes for the ladies in A-line skirts and kitten heels, as bizarre as it may seem.

Like Alice eagerly hoisting herself into the opening of the rabbit hole, the characters in Megan Bogonovich’s ceramic sculptures appear to be the protagonists of fantastical adventures. The anachronistic, well-heeled women climb into elaborate sea anemones and coral reefs in a bizarre clash of nature and civilization. The sea anemones are enormous compared to the tiny humans; the structures’ different layers stack up like the elaborate architectural designs of storybook castles. With their pastel colors and ornamental details, the underwater creatures seem to make suitable homes for the ladies in A-line skirts and kitten heels, as bizarre as it may seem.

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