Featured Art: The Warrior in Red

image of clay sculpture
“The Warrior in Red” by Azar Vaghefi, Diablo-Alameda Branch (California)
Ceramic, 8-inch high

Artist’s Statement:

I was inspired by the Maasai tribe, who live in northern, central, and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They use red in most of their outfits. “The Warrior in Red is highfire “Black Mountain” clay, decorated and carved using underglaze and carving tools. This sculpture won the second prize in the Alameda County Fair show in 2022.

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