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JUSTIN
NOVAK

Justin Novak, Thomas, 2000, raku-fired
ceramic and glaze, 13 x 14 x 10 in.

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Rather than pristine sculptural beauties, Novak’s series of Disfigurines
are bruised, lacerated, or shown biting away at their own flesh,
suggesting physical toil as a metaphor for psychological harm.

Justin Novak, Disfigurine #19, 1999, raku-fired
ceramic, 14 ½ x 5 7⁄8 x 9 ¼ in.

Justin Novak, Disfigurine (Competition),
2000, ceramic and glaze, 15 x 12 x 12 in.