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To develop ideas for my 'reincarnation' piece I decided to sketch initial concepts. The physical transformation into another person is an essential element of my idea for the ceramics workshop.

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To represent both Worship and Metamorphosis in the ceramics worship I have decided to focus on the Reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. The many faces of the Dalai Lama and the almost magical rebirth is a subject of great interest and intrigue.

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I decided to start looking at figurative examples, I found many statues and as I will be relating to the Dalai Lama as part of this workshop I focused in on the representation of the person.

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Buddhism and Tibetan Sculptures/ Artwork

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Buddhism and Tibetan Sculptures/ Artwork

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Having researched figurative ceramic works, I then looked at examples of ceramic pieces from the region. It became clear that many of the 3D works related to Buddhism and the Budda. Similarly I noticed that wall art was very colourful and the representation of the Dalai lama's life was always vibrant.

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three head abstract sculpture Yiannis Nanouris

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figurative bronze abstract sculpture Ginger Gilmour

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I came across the work of Alberto Giacometti while researching. Alberto's mainly focuses on figurative sculptures, many of his pieces feature elongated figures creating a sense of loneliness and isolation. There are similarities with the work of Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie - especially his work 'The Famine Memorial'.

I could use a similar style with my approach to the Dalai Lama. Some who fear him try to isolate him from the rest of the world. He is based in Dharamasala, India - living in exile and longing for a free tibet.

The almost natural approach to is detailed pieces could also relate to his love of nature and could communicate times past.