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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"ClayWeave - Black Vessel" combines ceramics and basketry, featuring a wheel-thrown satin black glazed vessel adorned with jute weaving and black beads, merging functionality and sculptural elegance.
Introducing "ClayWeave - Black Vessel with Jute and Black Beads," a stunning fusion of ceramics and basketry from the "Basketry Ceramics" series. This fully functional, wheel-thrown vessel is crafted from Clayworks Chris Dark Speckled Mid-Fire clay, expertly altered to create a unique form. The black dipped glaze provides a sleek backdrop for the intricate jute weaving and strategically placed black beads, adding texture and visual interest. This piece seamlessly blends artistry and utility, making it a perfect addition to any modern home decor. Each vessel is meticulously handcrafted, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. "ClayWeave" is not just a container; it's a testament to the beauty of functional art, designed to infuse your daily life with elegance and sophistication.
Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
Hand made ceramic artwork with natural fibre woven attachment to integrate into the theme of the ceramic art.
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.
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
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.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
Incorporates woven basketry techniques for intricate, textured details in a technique we call ClayWeave.
About the artist
Frances Smith CeramicsCreating Elegance in Clay. Discover hand-crafted, functional vessels blending artistry and utility to enhance modern home decor with unique, thoughtful designs. Each piece, a testament to the beauty of functional art, infuses daily life with beauty and elegance.
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These functional glazes provide smooth, even coatings, providing a consistent and professional finish. This technique ensures a flawless, glossy surface that enhances the beauty of the ceramics and can make the piece fully functional.
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.
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