Wheel thrown vessel with narrow opening.
The carving adds a fluid yet structured look as the layers of clay throughout the marbled body emerge. I don't use templates as I carve- I look to accentuate the form. The finished vase does beckon to be held, it is very tactile and the grooves catch shadows in a dramatic way.
This vase is made from porcelain and a Brooklyn red clay. The inside of the piece is glazed making it water tight, while the outside is left bare, but sanded smooth.
