Carved Flower Vase #5
Carved vases can begin as both a thrown form or a hand sculpted form to create a solid block from which the vase will emerge, like a figure from marble. The thrown and hand sculpted clay blocks are allowed to dry to a stiff but leather hard state. then two subtractive techniques are employed. First the forms are pierced with incisions. Next the future vases are allowed to dry further. Finally the incised sections are broken off leaving a jagged edge that contrasts with the smooth surfaces that remain as the wall of the many incisions. The resulting vase creates an interplay of rough edges and smooth plains that provides ample surface dynamics to take advantage of the unique decorative power of a wood-firing. These carved vases provide a weighted foundation that both visually and physically support the most daring of flower arrangements (Ikebana or Chabana.)
Carved vases can begin as both a thrown form or a hand sculpted form to create a solid block from which the vase will emerge, like a figure from marble. The thrown and hand sculpted clay blocks are allowed to dry to a stiff but leather hard state. then two subtractive techniques are employed. First the forms are pierced with incisions. Next the future vases are allowed to dry further. Finally the incised sections are broken off leaving a jagged edge that contrasts with the smooth surfaces that remain as the wall of the many incisions. The resulting vase creates an interplay of rough edges and smooth plains that provides ample surface dynamics to take advantage of the unique decorative power of a wood-firing. These carved vases provide a weighted foundation that both visually and physically support the most daring of flower arrangements (Ikebana or Chabana.)
Carved vases can begin as both a thrown form or a hand sculpted form to create a solid block from which the vase will emerge, like a figure from marble. The thrown and hand sculpted clay blocks are allowed to dry to a stiff but leather hard state. then two subtractive techniques are employed. First the forms are pierced with incisions. Next the future vases are allowed to dry further. Finally the incised sections are broken off leaving a jagged edge that contrasts with the smooth surfaces that remain as the wall of the many incisions. The resulting vase creates an interplay of rough edges and smooth plains that provides ample surface dynamics to take advantage of the unique decorative power of a wood-firing. These carved vases provide a weighted foundation that both visually and physically support the most daring of flower arrangements (Ikebana or Chabana.)
Details:
Height 350mm x Width 160 x Depth 145
5k 67g grams
Inventory # HS.9.21.B2
