Fine art for an everyday purpose ... ceramics and commentary by Amy Higgason
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Freshly Carved Pouring Vessels
It's been a goal of mine this winter and early spring to spend time making complex pieces. It is very tempting to make simple pieces I know I can sell. I've put that aside for now, in favor of having fun and challenging myself. Here are three pouring vessels I finished carving yesterday. They are all bare clay at this point...slowly drying under plastic.
More process photos are on the way in the next week. And more platters. Stay tuned...
HEY AMY - Love the new "complex" pieces... not that your other pieces are anything BUT complex with all the surface decoration!!! What a great challenge to give yourself. I should follow your advice and tackle something more than the-ever-popular bowls & mugs!
Throwing clay is exhilarating. On the first night I sat at a potter’s wheel, the feeling of wet clay spinning through my fingers drew me in. With my hands I can form a bowl, cup or plate from a lump of clay. Years later, it still amazes me.
I was strictly a two-dimensional artist until I touched clay. Now I wrap illustrations and patterns around three-dimensional forms. The marriage of two disciplines fascinates me. Creating the right balance is my focus.
My choices are influenced by my surroundings. I walk in the woods looking for unexpected bursts of color. I stalk antique stores searching for fresh forms. I touch produce at the market. I observe patterns in textiles and architecture. I study well-made objects.
The reward is hearing that my piece has in a special spot in someone’s home, but is also used at their table. Decorative. Functional. Fine art for an everyday purpose.
3 comments:
Very nice. Look forward to seeing the finished pieces.
HEY AMY - Love the new "complex" pieces... not that your other pieces are anything BUT complex with all the surface decoration!!! What a great challenge to give yourself. I should follow your advice and tackle something more than the-ever-popular bowls & mugs!
your work is amazing. what time and car you take. Just beautiful.
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