![Julia Gousseva](https://artsfoundtucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sunflowers-show-2-510x382.jpg)
D E W Studio
Category: Artist/Individual
Discipline: Visual arts
Program Affiliations: Open Studio Tours Artist
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Since my youth I have been Intrigued with art and architecture. I enjoy using clay as a medium to build distinctive forms that accentuate and bring purpose to their surroundings. The appeal of positive and negative space influences my interest in designing boxes, lanterns, and urns. Trouble-shooting different techniques and approaches to a form inspire me. I value the organic connection to the earth through clay, and the peacefulness that it generates, while repurposing cardboard eases my conscious.
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Gold Launch Lantern to be hard wired. 14′ tall X 11″ wide
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Radiant Tower Lantern, 15.5″ tall X 8″ wide. Maybe illuminated with LED votive, hard wired or traditional candle.
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