Gail Markiewicz combines textures and carvings into a patchwork clay quilt and makes it into a sculptural form—an invitation to caress. Each piece takes several weeks to make due to the artist's multi-step process. First, Markiewicz must roll out pieces of clay and imprint textures into each individual piece. These are then "stitched" together with clay slip so that they begin to form a "quilt." Finally, she shapes the parts into a sculptural vessel. Many colorful glazes are applied at different firings. "Bathing Beauty", hand built of carved clay pieces in a floral patchwork motif. Hand painted with glazes. Each piece is unique.