My curiosity in ceramics was sparked by the desire to make a ceramic object that could withstand water. After working with earthenware for a while, I found the material to be limited. Earthenware is mainly used for making art sculptures and is apparently not water-resistant. I had an idea for a vase that I wanted to make. Making a vase that can’t hold water makes no sense, so I turned to ceramics.
Another factor that drew me to ceramics is the glaze coating. I think glazes are absolutely beautiful. The glaze consists of metal oxides and other chemical compounds. The natural structure and patterns of nature captivates me. For this reason, I have a liking for glazes that mimic the organic patterns of nature.
This is a set of six bowls that are made of glazed stoneware. The clay is pressed against a crumpled paper in a mold. The wrinkles create an organically random pattern. Between the two firings, the bowl is dipped in a glaze. The glaze fills in the marks left by the crumpled paper. The thickness of the glaze determines the color shift of the object.