Kathy Butterly's ceramic sculpture 'Between a Rock and a Soft Place' documented in 2010

Kathy Butterly created a small-scale ceramic sculpture titled 'Between a Rock and a Soft Place' between 2006 and 2007. The work measures 6-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 5-3/4 inches and incorporates porcelain, earthenware, and glaze materials. Documentation of this piece was published on August 16, 2010, through the artcritical platform. The sculpture represents Butterly's ongoing exploration of ceramic forms that challenge traditional scale expectations in contemporary ceramics. Her practice frequently examines the tension between delicate materials and substantial artistic statements. The work's title suggests conceptual dichotomies between hardness and softness, stability and vulnerability. Butterly's approach to ceramics has been noted for its meticulous attention to surface detail and color application. The piece was featured as part of artcritical's ongoing coverage of contemporary art practices.