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by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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"Window Series - Kiama Blue Flowers" is a hand-crafted porcelain vessel featuring Kiama-inspired illustration, wheel-thrown technique, and vibrant underglaze colors, blending artistry with functionality.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Australian landscapes with "Window Series - Kiama Blue Flowers," a stunning piece from our Australiana series. This exquisite Cool Ice Porcelain vessel is a testament to the harmonious blend of artistry and utility. Meticulously wheel-thrown and altered, each piece showcases intricate illustrations and vibrant underglaze colors that capture the essence of Kiama's natural beauty. The dipped glaze adds a luxurious finish, making it a true work of functional art. Perfect for modern home decor, this unique creation infuses daily life with elegance and a touch of Down Under charm. Elevate your space with this thoughtfully designed, hand-crafted masterpiece that seamlessly combines form and function, bringing a piece of Australia into your home.
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.
A celebration of the forms and colours of Australia
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.
Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
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 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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A ceramic art technique that uses the clay surface as canvas to be illustrated with line and colour techniques. These methods allow for detailed, vibrant designs that make each piece a true work of art.
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.
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