Percy soap born in Rio de Janeiro

born in Rio de Janeiro

I am exploring ideas of formlessness in conjunction with the coexistence of form

The collection is called Bonbon because it not only reminds me of colorful gummy candy

I want to deconstruct the over romanticized narrative that is so quintessential to this line of collectible

His process is rooted in his interest in psychology and how creativity functions internally and throughout culture - approaching his practice as a gateway into the mind

Percy soap born in Rio de JaneiroArtist: Matthew Bennett Laurents Percy, 2021 Ceramic 3" x 2. 25" 2. 25" Matthew Bennett Laurents graduated with an MFA in Ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA in Studio Art from Lewis & Clark College. Drawing on histories of craft and ritual, his work explores the potential of objects as vessels for spiritual and emotional energy. He lives and works in Portland, OR.