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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"ClayWeave - Turquoise Vessel with Gumnuts" combines ceramics and basketry. Thrown and altered turquoise vessel with pierced rim, woven attachments, and gumnut accents. Functional and decorative.
Introducing "ClayWeave - Turquoise Vessel with Gumnuts," a stunning fusion of ceramics and basketry from our "Basketry Ceramics" series. This exquisite piece showcases the versatility of Clayworks Chris Dark Speckled Mid-Fire clay, transformed into a functional work of art. The wheel-thrown and altered vessel boasts a captivating turquoise dipped glaze, creating a serene backdrop for the intricate basketry attachments. The pierced rim adds a delicate touch, while the sculptural gumnut accents bring a hint of nature indoors. This fully functional vessel seamlessly blends artistry and utility, making it a perfect addition to any modern home decor. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, ensuring a unique and thoughtful design that infuses daily life with beauty and elegance.
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.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
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.
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.
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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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.
Creating holes or openings in the clay body before firing, often used for decorative effect or functional purposes, such as in lanterns or incense holders, adding lightness and shadow play to the piece.
Incorporates woven basketry techniques for intricate, textured details in a technique we call ClayWeave.
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
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