"Bud Vase - Flannel Flowers" is a functional, wheel-thrown Cool Ice Porcelain vessel featuring illustrated Australian flora, part of the "Australiana" series. It combines artistry and utility in modern home decor.
Introducing the "Bud Vase – Flannel Flowers" from our "Australiana" series. Crafted from Cool Ice Porcelain, this wheel-thrown and altered vase features delicate underglaze illustrations of flannel flowers, a cherished Australian native.
Each handcrafted piece is unique, combining beauty and function in a compact form. Perfect for displaying a single stem or as a standalone art piece, it brings a touch of modern Australian design to any space.
- Type
- Ceramics
- Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
- Category
- Artists own collection
- A collection where the artist personally selects and holds their favorite creations, showcasing a deeply personal reflection of their journey, evolution, and the themes that resonate most with them.
- Series
- Australiana
- A celebration of the forms and colours of Australia
- Material
- Cool Ice Porcelain
- Cool Ice Porcelain is a premium ceramic clay known for its silky smooth texture and brilliant white finish, ideal for creating intricate and delicate works of art. This versatile clay offers exceptional workability and strength, making it perfect for both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.
- Size
- 12 × 10 × 5 cm
- Weight
- 0.3 kg
- Serial
- FS001-00132
Features
- Thrown and Altered Vessel
- This unique ceramic piece features a thrown vessel that has been intentionally altered, creating an intriguing interplay between form and function. The artist's skillful manipulation of the clay while on the wheel, followed by deliberate modifications, results in a striking and unconventional work that challenges traditional notions of ceramic vessels.
- Fully functional
- This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
- Illustrated
- Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
- Underglaze
- The application of colored decoration to the surface of a piece before it is glazed, allowing for detailed and intricate designs that are sealed and protected by a clear or translucent glaze.
- Wheel Thrown
- A pottery technique where clay is shaped into forms on a rotating potter's wheel, allowing for symmetrical and rounded shapes, often used for creating bowls, vases, and other vessels.