Horsehair Raku Marine Life Sculpture I

Description

Many of my inspirations come from the ocean and its influence on underwater life.

Most of my pieces are not formal but rather natural organic forms with imperfections which make them look more unique. The metamorphosis of nature’s forms and how they change with time is very fascinating to me. My imagination often transforms them into new forms, so they are not always replicas.

This hand formed art piece is one of my new organic marine ornamental forms. I love experimenting with surface textures. This is my new experimental raku technique. It took months and many tests to finally nail down this process and make me happy with the results.

This horsehair raku vessel is created using a unique firing process. The piece is hand built from coils and slabs and hand textured. The terra sigillata are mixed with various minerals applied in a few coats to bone dry clay and then burnished creating a very smooth surface. The vessel is bisque fired and then fired again at raku kiln. Horsehair were placed on the surface, igniting and leaving black carbon designs on the surface. The mineral gives a luster and subtle sheen that emanates from within the clay. The smoke initiates a chemical process pulling vibrant iridescent pearl like luster to the surface. No two pieces of Raku will ever be alike.

Handmade ceramics are always more than just tableware or décor. Most of my pieces are not formal but rather natural organic forms with imperfections which make them look more unique. My ceramic vessels are simple and elegant, though bold at the same time.

The piece is hand built from coils. The terra sigillata mixed with minerals applied in a few coats to bone dry clay and then burnished creating a very smooth surface. The vessel is bisque fired and then fired

Dimensions: 5.75″ tall by 6″ wide by 6″ deep.