Ceramics
by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"The Blue Chopsticks Bowl" features white mid-fire clay, woven jute collar, cloisonné chopsticks, sculptural attachments, and functional design.
"The Blue Chopsticks Bowl" from the Basketry Ceramics series exemplifies the fusion of art and utility. Crafted from wheel-thrown white mid-fire clay, this large bowl features a vibrant blue woven jute collar. The design is completed with exotic cloisonné chopsticks and a blue woven 'nest,' accented by a cloisonné 'egg'. This statement piece is both functional and decorative, enhancing modern home decor. Perfect for those who appreciate unique, hand-crafted designs, it brings beauty and elegance to everyday life.
From Kiama, NSW. Delivery or pick-up is agreed with Frances Smith Ceramics.
white, smooth white mid-fire stoneware clay
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.
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This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
Includes sculptural attachments for added dimensionality and texture.
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.
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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The Blue Chopsticks Bowl
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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.
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