{"id":60950,"date":"2025-04-29T19:02:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T19:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/60950\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T19:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T19:02:13","slug":"amiee-byrnes-realistic-ceramic-sculptures-underscore-the-charm-of-discarded-goods-colossal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/60950\/","title":{"rendered":"Amiee Byrne&#8217;s Realistic Ceramic Sculptures Underscore the Charm of Discarded Goods \u2014 Colossal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Australian artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amieebyrne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amiee Byrne<\/a> is drawn to everyday objects that are \u201cso normal, they\u2019ve become invisible,\u201d she says. Meticulously sculpting clay into life-sized representations of their counterparts, Byrne highlights the tender charm and understated significance of forgotten and discarded goods.<\/p>\n<p>Creating an accurate portrayal involves the conscientious embrace of imperfections and defects. Take, for instance, Byrne\u2019s bear sculpture. Splooted on its belly as if frozen in time after being dropped onto the ground, the well-loved teddy bear\u2019s fluffy yet matted fur remains slightly discolored in some areas, as well as its snout. Details of authenticity ultimately cue a poignant emotional response. \u201cThis object is getting a second chance and I like to celebrate the flaws,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-5-960x960.jpg\" alt=\"a ceramic sculpture of a teddy bear\" class=\"wp-image-454395\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Technically speaking, the Los Anegles-based artist has developed a distinct knack for producing hyperrealistic textures. While it can be particularly challenging to accomplish lifelike surfaces with ceramic pieces, Byrne employs several underglazes to achieve the perfect sheen or flat finish atop each object. <\/p>\n<p>Often times scrolling the internet for hours, searching for tools to execute such precise textures, Byrne also explains that she is fond of experimenting with different items around the house. \u201cMy favorite tool is a dustpan broom,\u201d she says. \u201cI\u2019m always bashing clay with it to create different effects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Find other projects from the artist on her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amieebyrne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>, and see more work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amiee_byrne_ceramics?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-8-960x960.jpg\" alt=\"a ceramic sculpture of a deflated yellow balloon with a sad face\" class=\"wp-image-454398\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-10-960x960.jpg\" alt=\"a ceramic sculpture of an orange power cord wound up around itself\" class=\"wp-image-454400\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-9-960x960.jpg\" alt=\"a ceramic sculpture of a banana peel\" class=\"wp-image-454399\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-3-960x1440.jpg\" alt=\"a ceramic sculpture of a broom standing upright\" class=\"wp-image-454393\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-11-960x686.jpg\" alt=\"a ceramic sculpture of two piles of yellow and pink cleaning sponges\" class=\"wp-image-454401\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-1-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"a ceramic sculpture of a broken pi\u00f1ata and striped stick. candy and confetti cover the ground underneath\" class=\"wp-image-454391\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-7-960x960.jpg\" alt=\"small ceramic sculptures of LEGO bricks\" class=\"wp-image-454397\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-6-960x960.jpg\" alt=\"a ceramic sculpture of an ipad with a blue children's case and a shattered screen\" class=\"wp-image-454396\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/byrne-2-960x1344.jpg\" alt=\"detail of a ceramic sculpture of a cat scratching tower\" class=\"wp-image-454392\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do stories and artists like this matter to you?<\/strong> Become a <a href=\"https:\/\/colossal.local\/members\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"118516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colossal Member<\/a> now, and support independent arts publishing.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hide advertising<\/li>\n<li>Save your favorite articles<\/li>\n<li>Get 15% off in the <a href=\"https:\/\/colossal.shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colossal Shop<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Receive 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