Shazieh Gorji

Lexington, Virginia, USA

Title: Tacit Secrets

Year of Creation: 2008

Glaze: Natural ash deposits and slips

Clay Body: Wood fired stoneware

Dimensions: Height 13 inches, Width 5 inches

Artist's Statement: Desire in its purest sense refers to desiderare "to long for, to wish for" or to "await what the stars will bring." These forms embody a myriad of interactions with an assortment of individuals; each having their multitudes of stories and most significantly their tacit secrets.