Cynthia Coppi

      I pursued a course of study in Sculpture and Ceramics at San Francisco State University via night classes, which ran for about 15 years from 1970 on.  I have also learned many useful techniques taking various classes at Ruby's over the years.


ARTIST'S STATEMENT

      My main focus is an ever increasing interest in portraying animals in the wild and species that are becoming or have become endangered, the wolf being one of my favorites.  I attempt to portray their souls and spirit through drawings on the clay body and also creating larger sculptures of them.  I also have created work showing domestic animals.

      Another side of my work is the expression of my Italian heritage through portrayals of food, wine and drinking and eating, drawn on kitchen tiles.  Fruit and flowers are also a favorite subject and I enjoy creating platters showing fruit displays and garden scenes.

      I enjoy creating works done in Raku, black pottery and in the electric kiln.