Kari Rives
Kari Rives says: “Having studied at the Museum School in Boston, then Skowhegan in Maine, I was trained to value honesty of intention and a critical eye on quality in my work. As subjects, I have long been drawn to animals; they are a vital presence in many of our lives and the object of legend and cultural expression here in the Southwest. Clay adores gesture, so I leave most evidence of my touch as texture, working quickly to establish physicality and maintain a sense of breath within my forms. In an uncertain, I would prefer my work to project kindness over confrontation.” See here for a message from Kari Rives: My short video
Kari’s work is represented in Arizona by Wilde Meyer Galleries. Click on any piece to enlarge it.

Lorne Kari Rives 13" x 15" x 8" ceramic, clay

Amber the Owl Kari Rives 13" x 7" x 7" ceramic, clay

Pearl Kari Rives 12" x 12" x 6" ceramic, clay

Douglas Kari Rives 17" x 22" x 9" clay $2300

Interfaith Donkey Kari Rives 22.5" x 17.5" x 6" clay $1850

Helena Kari Rives 9" x 11" x 6" clay $700

Steele Kari Rives 10" x 8" x 4.25" clay $400

Dove Kari Rives 8.5" x 7" x 4" clay $400

BFF Brown Cows Kari Rives 12" x 6" x 17" approx each clay $1950

Doxie Kari Rives 15" x 24" x 9" clay $1950

Terrance Kari Rives 6" x 11" x 7" clay $475