CONTEXT
The sculptured vessel posits a contrast between object and field. The gestural form built up of clay ribbons complements and balances clean, streamlined spaces.
CONCEPT
The ribbons coiled in space are each individual “brushstrokes.” The dynamic, gestural vessels were inspired by the arcs described in the movements of growing plants.
PROCESS
These gesture-objects are hand formed, functional sculptures made of glazed chamotte clay mass, gaining frost-resistance during firing. Their surface stone-like surface is achieved by a uniqely blended glaze burned onto their surface.
APPEARANCE
Material: glazed shamotte clay
Sizes: 60-80 cm high