Another word for elegance would be grace. We see that in this ceramic vessel by Vanessa Quintana. The way the clay is shaped suggests change and movement, the edges of the pale clay dancing over the…
“For me, creating the 100 bottles was like sketching in clay.”
Finding talented people from all over the world is one of the things I really love about me work. I spotted the work of Melbourne based ceramic artist Rose Wei, a little while ago and seriously I can look at these ceramic pieces for hours. Rose Wei works under the pseudo
ANK Ceramics is a line of one-off ceramic vessels by Ariela Kuh in Lincolnville, ME. Each piece is hand-built, trimmed, sanded, and fired in an electric kiln. Glazes are mixed in small batches to allow ultimate control and specificity of finish and may vary from batch to batch.
From her studio in Paris, artist Julie Bergeron hand-builds amorphous stoneware vessels that mimic a wide array of creatures and lifeforms found in nature. Hollow ducts and pointed spines cover the surfaces of the cavernous forms, ambiguously evoking seed pods, tropical fruits like rambutan or durian, and small marine organisms. “I have fun mixing types, blurring the tracks… Are we in the vegetal, animal, microscopic, or human world? The borders become undefined,” she tells Colossal. More
Philip Kupferschmidt fashions cavernous ceramic vessels that drip and ooze with vibrant glazes and textured globs.
The ribbed horn of an ibex (a type of wild goat) forms the handle of this vessel. Made for ritual use, liquid, perhaps oil, could be poured into the tail and out of the animal's mouth.
coil built, burnished, saggar fired 200mm approx
Danish potter Turi Heisselberg creates these stunning ceramic vessels which are both flowing and architectural, her simplicity and eye for clean lines is instantly appealing.
Ceramic artist Jennifer McCurdy is loves dealing with porcelain. She lives on the island of Martha’
As 2014 starts to shut up shop, its time for some contemplation, possibly on a zoetrope pot, or maybe some reflection with some clay doodling. The above image is of Russian potter Mikhail Sadovnikov, doodling in the clay, to create captivating mandalas on his pottery wheel. Guaranteed to get the creative juices fired up, while maybe provoking a hypnotic trance from staring at the motion of the wheel for too long.. The prolonged focus and concentration is a meditation in itself. I’m sure for some, the act of manipulating clay on a wheel is a therapeutic
для любителей керамики Melanie Ferguson. http://melaniefergusonceramics.com/GalleryMain.asp?GalleryID=145402AKey=apsx3k7x
Pueblo Native American Indian pottery wares New Mexico A busy morning on the wheel - Cretan Terracotta Pottery Pottery simplicity realised The basic pottery form, created on a spinning wheel, is a statement of simplicity. The imminent curved lines, that take shape by the manipulation of a clay mass in motion, reacting to a centrifugal force, creates a graceful and balanced dynamic. The union of a malleable substance with a primary force of nature, being transmuted to a solid form with fire, is one of the purest primordial combinations, manifesting a subtle reassurance of the elements. Maybe that's why
While many designers focus on enhancing the cuteness of small air plants, ceramic artist Gregory Knopp highlights the otherworldly qualities of these popular plants. His hand-built clay vessels feature gaping mouth-like holes surrounded by curling claws or winding appendages that draw attention to the spindly air plants. Knopp, who works under the name Tooth and Snail, explains that he begins each piece with a concept sketch and then develops the work instinctively with clay in hand. More
Hold the earth in your hands and gaze into the symphony of textures and swirling colors in these elegant Kaigara Shell bowls. These stackable vessels are crafted from earthenware clay, cut, and carefully layered to form a beautiful bowl. Their organic form resembles a barnacle shell. The size makes them an elegant way to present appetizers, side salads, soup, or small scoops of your favorite ice cream. Each piece is handmade, so the color and shape may vary slightly, but this is also a quality of the handmade products that can be enjoyed. Made in Mashiko, Japan Artist: Takeshi Honda Approximate Overall Dimensions:7.5"w x 6.75"d x 2.5"(highest)/2"(lowest) Care: Hand wash and air dry. Microwave safe, but not for use in an oven.
Each vessel is uniquely hand built in sculpture clay with coil technique Both inside and outside are glazed with experimental glaze 9" H x 8 1/2" DIA.
