Bonnie Belt Fine Ceramics

In the words of the artist, "A fascination with nature and trees has pervaded most of my 30-year career in art. My “tree” sculptures began as small covered jars with tiny, one-inch high trees. Over time, the trees grew larger and larger, finally becoming the main focus of the piece. My thrown forms have evolved since relocating to Northern California, incorporating my Southwest desert background with my current lush forest surroundings. I have discovered that the landscape of this area, especially the trees, express the enduring, fragile existence of nature which I want to communicate in my work and embrace in my life.