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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Seascape Lidded Vessel with Driftwood" is a functional cool ice porcelain artwork featuring basketry attachments, wheel-thrown technique, and underglaze. Inspired by local landscapes, it blends artistry with utility.
Introducing "Seascape Lidded Vessel with Driftwood," a stunning piece from our Basketry Ceramics series. This exquisite creation seamlessly blends form and function, crafted from cool ice porcelain using the wheel-thrown technique. The vessel's body showcases a mesmerizing watercolor-inspired design, evoking the serene beauty of local land and seascapes. The lid, intricately woven with basketry attachments, is adorned with a small treated driftwood handle, adding a touch of natural elegance. This fully functional artwork not only serves as a practical container but also as a captivating focal point in any modern home decor. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, making it a unique testament to the artist's commitment to creating elegance in clay. Elevate your living space with this extraordinary fusion of artistry and utility.
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.
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.
Incorporates woven basketry techniques for intricate, textured details in a technique we call ClayWeave.
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.
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.
This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
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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