'These
vessels were made using an English Terracotta clay body hand thrown
on the potter’s wheel and finished in a deep Black ware ‘Mirror
Glaze. I designed this collection especially around the highly reflective
glaze and the way it attractively mirrors light from the environment.
The semi translucent nature of this rich finish is much enhanced
under bright lighting and reveals many interesting organic variations
to the clay body below. As with much of my work I have left the
lower half of each vessel unglazed as I feel the natural terracotta
clay offers a pleasing tactile contrast to the glaze finish and
creates an overall natural balance. I have also left visible a few
subtle throwing lines and unique organic markings to show the origins
of being made on the potter’s wheel. The intention here was
to use the above elements in combination with the shape and form
to compose a range that is classical in spirit yet contemporary
in feeling.' |
