Liza Ambriz
Honoring the Unintended
Thesis Â鶹´«Ã½ment
Invasive species can cause devastating effects on an ecosystem. They not only pose a threat to other species in the area, but alsoÌýto the people that live there. However, many of these speciesÌýwere introduced to these ecosystems by human error. Non-nativeÌýspecies must search for new habitats where they can survive. IÌýcan’t help but feel compassion for these animals. They’ve becomeÌýthe villain in a story that they did not choose to play a part in. It’sÌýnot their fault that they are there. My goal within my work is to bring awareness and respect forÌýthese animals who ultimately play a negative role in theÌýecosystem by no fault of their own. They’re animals who are justÌýfollowing their instincts after being displaced. Due to our selfishÌýnature and thoughtlessness, we have sentenced them to an unfairÌýdeath.I want to create a space to respect the memory of these animalsÌýeven if they ultimately do need to be removed from theirÌýenvironments. In my series of hand-built ceramic wall ofrendas, IÌýwill focus mainly on invasive species that are brought about byÌýhuman error. Altars and ofrendas are spaces of reverence,Ìýmemory, and love. These are all emotions that, I believe, evenÌýinvasive species are deserving of, and I intend to create work thatÌýis not only a space for compassion and empathy, but also one ofÌýawareness and education.
Lissachatina fulica 1,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 11" x 9", 2024
Sturnus vulgaris,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 13" x 16", 2024
Rhinella marina,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 11" x 12", 2024
Passer domesticus 1,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 12" x 9", 2024
Agrilus planipennis,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 10" x 12", 2024
Python molurusÌýbivittatus,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 12" x 20", 2024
Carcinus maenas 1,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 12" x 10", 2024
Lissachatina fulica 2,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 12" x 10.5", 2024
Sus scrofa,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 11" x 12", 2024
Cyprinus carpio,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 9.5" x 9", 2024
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Carcinus maenas 2,ÌýStoneware, Underglaze, Glaze, 13" x 10", 2024
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