Architectonics – Nautilus #3, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 23H x 23W x 23L in. Kendrick Moholt Photography
Architectonics – Hull #3, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 35L x 17W x 14H in. Kendrick Moholt Photography 
Architectonics – Hull #3, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 35L x 17W x 14H in. Kendrick Moholt Photography 
Architectonics – Hull Improv #7, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 39L x 23W x 18H in. 
Architectonics – Hull Improv #7, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 39L x 23W x 18H in. 
Architectonics – Hull Improv #9, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 37L x 21W x 19H in. 
Architectonics – Hull Improv #9, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 37L x 21W x 19H in. 
Architectonics – Hull Improv #9, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 37L x 21W x 19H in. 
Architectonics – Hull Improv #9, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 37L x 21W x 19H in. 
Architectonics – Nautilus #3, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 23H x 23W x 23L in. Kendrick Moholt Photography Architectonics – Nautilus #3, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 23H x 23W x 23L in. Kendrick Moholt Photography 
Architectonics – Nautilus #3, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 23H x 23W x 23L in. Kendrick Moholt Photography 
Architectonics – Wing #5, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 41L x 22W x 23H in. Kendrick Moholt Photography 
Architectonics – Nautilus #3, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 23H x 23W x 23L in. Kendrick Moholt Photography 
Architectonics – Wing #5, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 41L x 22W x 23H in. Kendrick Moholt Photography 
Architectonics – Wing #5, White Stoneware, Cone 3, Soda Fired, 41L x 22W x 23H in. Kendrick Moholt Photography
Brian Kakas: Architectonics, 2016-2019
Applying the methodologies of art, architecture, science and technology to ceramic design, I seek to create a “new nature” in the structural design of ceramic objects. Poetic forms with a mathematical foundation; these ceramic sculptures reference structural architectural design and mathematical theories including systems of growth, pattern and dimension.
Theories include: Cartesian Geometry, Mandelbrot Fractals, Golden Ratio, Fibonacci Sequences, and Gnomic Spirals, and are applied to the ratios and dimensions of segments within the modular mold fabrication system. The works are intended to incorporate mathematical theories which influence, but do not establish finite parameters. Numerical components of the theories remain irrational; concepts of the ratios are focused upon allowing the creation of intuitive sculptures.
Combined with interests in cultural identity, history, and space, the sculptures embody the constantly evolving world we live in, shedding light on the relationships between tradition and the modern identities rapidly evolving around the world.
Current Architectonics Series explores atmospheric glazing methods and the development of surfaces through low temperature soda firing. Locally harvested raw materials have been formulated within both clay bodies and glazes.
