I first made clay houses for an exhibit
during an early 90's recession.
The idea was--wouldn't you like to own a home for $45.
I also made clay pieces of pie that said
"Pie in the Sky"--from the old depression
song line "you'll get pie in the sky when you die."
Most affordable houses I make have landscapes drawn
around the outside. Well, the Earth is our home so it's
appropriate.