Ken Ekalo

Traditional “folk art” has always fascinated me, usually simple designs and materials combinations, with a bit of whimsy. Combining wood and clay seems like a perfect fit, with simple elements working in harmony. Simple art from a simple perspective

Over 50 years ago I took a pottery class in college and realized that I was a “maker”. With the encouragement of my teacher, Dennis Phillips I jumped head first into pottery and eventually began working in his studio.

We made a go of it for over three years after graduation with moderate success doing gallery shows and craft fairs.

I realized that I wasn’t going to be able to support myself with clay especially with the shape of the economy at that time.

I was always able to make a living & support a family doing carpentry work and eventually worked my way into furniture and cabinet design & fabrication, but I always had it in the back of my head that I would at some point get back into clay. About five years ago I bought a used wheel and kiln and started back up with my art.

Buddha Moves In

Adam & Eve Catch A Break

Mixed media, clay, wood, plastic Buddha & apple

Sculpture

13 x 13 x 11 inches

After they were evicted, Eve made Adam carve their initials in THE TREE. Adam didn’t want to, fearing that god would be even more pissed off at them. “If you really loved me” Eve pleaded… so Adam did… but he left a single apple, hoping God would notice and maybe give him a break and write him a good referral letter to the next landlord.

God was both sad and disappointed in that her little experiment didn’t quite work out as He planned…. but even more concerned that the real estate prices would decline because of the graffiti.

Her frown turned upside down however when Buddha decided to move into the hood.

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