AP 3-D
Astrid Vanessa Burgos Salazar
Fremont High School｜Ogden, Utah
Dimensions: 34” x 11” x 10”｜Material(s): clay, slip｜Process(es): throw large vases trim and stack together, throw/trim small vases, cut holes, make walls, add design｜Curatorial Note: This is a complex, sophisticated form that benefits from not being glazed as it feels more grounded to the earth. The photo presentation is also exciting and succeeds in giving us a sense of how we might experience the work in the round.
Student statement
Student statement
My inquiry is a continuation of my 2022 AP 3-D Art and Design portfolio. I liked the concepts I developed towards the end of my portfolio, so I decided to evolve these ideas and showcase them with a completely new portfolio. My new sustained investigation for 2023 would further investigate three-dimensional geometrical surfaces compared to round, more curved, spherical surfaces. As I continued developing my portfolio, I began to lose the main objective for my pieces, and my artwork was not turning out how I envisioned. However, with my teacher's help and feedback from other students in the class, I was able to get back to the basics and blossom my creativity from there.
I wanted to explore the contrast between sharp, geometrical surfaces with round and spherical surfaces. Some pieces were a combination of both forms to see if it would alter the overall look of the vases.
Dimensions: 34” x 11” x 10”｜Material(s): clay, slip｜Process(es): throw large vases trim and stack together, throw/trim small vases, cut holes, make walls, add design
Teacher statement
Teacher statement
John Ballstaedt
Astrid Burgos is an exceptional student in our AP-3D Art and Design program at Fremont High School. Astrid has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the craft, innate talent, and a dedication to producing high-quality ceramic art.
In the studio, Astrid is a diligent worker and a source of inspiration for her fellow AP Art and Design students. Her willingness to share the knowledge and skills she built over her time at Fremont High School and her willingness to collaborate and offer guidance to and with others are testaments to her generous and supportive nature. Astrid was willing to invest the time in and after school, from her first Ceramics class to her last AP class. She was willing to put in the work needed to excel and meet the high standards for AP.
Astrid is gifted and willing to work hard to be a true artist whose commitment to ceramics is unmatched. Her dedication to the craft is not just admirable; it is infectious and has helped students step out and try new ideas.
Astrid is a remarkable student who has made an ongoing mark on our ceramics program with her work, dedication, and passion for the art.
Astrid Vanessa Burgos Slazar
