2010

2nd Place recipient

John Byrd

John Byrd is a sculptor and Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida.  He received his BFA in Ceramics from Louisiana State University and his MFA in Ceramics from the University of Washington in 2000.  His work has been shown in galleries and museums in the United States and abroad.

Byrd, Tricky Buck

Tricky Buck 33x25x22 2002 Ceramic, taxidermy, cast plastic, smoking unit

Byrd, Simple Anatomy, Slow Burn

Simple Anatomy, Slow Burn 21x24x9" 2007 Polished porcelain, taxidermy, cast plastic, mixed media

Byrd, 4-H

4-H 35x32x17" 2002 Hand-built porcelain, taxidermy, cast plastic, mixed media

Byrd, G.F.O.D (God Forgives, Outlaws Don't)

G.F.O.D (God Forgives, Outlaws Don't) 23x14x11" 2009 Hand-built porcelain, taxidermy, cast plastic, mixed media

Byrd, G.F.O.D (God Forgives, Outlaws Don't) (detail)

G.F.O.D (God Forgives, Outlaws Don't) (detail) 23x14x11" 2009 Hand-built porcelain, taxidermy, cast plastic, mixed media

Byrd, Untitled (Horse)

Untitled (Horse) 21x22x14" 2009 Hand-built, porcelain, electric light, mixed media

Byrd, Untitled (Horse) (detail)

Untitled (Horse) (detail) 21x22x14" 2009 Hand-built, porcelain, electric light, mixed media

Byrd, Untitled (Rabbit)

Untitled (Rabbit) 15x15x7" 2008 Hand-built, wheel-thrown

Byrd, Monument for Laika

Monument for Laika 14x13x10" 2001 Hand-built, wheel-thrown

Byrd, Monument for Laika (detail)

Monument for Laika (detail) 14x13x10" 2001 Hand-built, wheel-thrown. VCanary was a by-product of an Ann Hamilton installation.