Description
I made Canyon Vase on the potter’s wheel from an iron bearing stoneware clay and “channeled” the curves and intrigue of canyon spaces by working the form from both inside and out with my hands. First I throw a large, bottomless, cylinder. Then I let it set up only enough to move it. While it is still quite pliable, I move it to a ware board and begin the process of making canyon curves. Once the form is firmly set, I roll a slab of clay to add as a bottom.
Canyon Vase has a soft, smooth surface, with a weathered appearance of modulated color and glaze thickness. I achieved this by pouring the yellow salt glaze over the form, allowing it to follow the curves and valleys. The throw rings giving texture and suggesting “strata”.
Then I fired this vessel in my wood kiln for 32 hours in a reduction atmosphere.
Use for a large floral arrangement or as a sculptural focal point on any shelf, table, or garden setting. Lilacs look great in it (see additional photos). The piece sits flat and is well-balanced and can be used indoors or out. It is water tight.
Bring the great outdoors of the American Southwest into your home and bring peace and beauty to your environment with this organic sculptural vase.
9″ High x 14″ long x 3-4″ deep.
