Off-white earthenware, pit-fired
10” Diameter x 3” Tall
Marked by the artist
A one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, hand-formed from earthenware using white clay from New Mexico, naturally flecked with mica. The form is shaped through a deliberate process of refinement. The exterior is textured with stone impressions, while the interior is hand-burnished with a gemstone before firing, creating a soft sheen that enhances the depth of the pit-fired surface. The rim is intentionally fractured, adding a raw, distressed contrast.
The surface detail is developed through atmospheric firing in an open pit, where flame, smoke, and material interaction directly shape the final finish. Rather than being applied, the coloration emerges through exposure, resulting in unrepeatable, unique markings on each piece.
During firing, the vessels are carefully wrapped to create a localized, oxygen-reduced environment, as flame moves across the surface in a controlled yet unpredictable way. An array of organic materials are used in this process, such as horsehair, hay, dried leaves, coffee grounds, and sugar. As these combust, they imprint the surface with layered grays and deep charcoals.
The firing unfolds over several hours and is followed by a slow cooling period, allowing the surface to develop fully. Once cooled, each piece is hand-cleaned and polished with beeswax, creating a soft sheen that deepens the tonal range while preserving the integrity of the raw, smoke-marked surface.
Designed for dried arrangements or standalone display, these vessels are not watertight and are not intended for use with water. Not suitable for food.
Off-white earthenware, pit-fired
10” Diameter x 3” Tall
Marked by the artist
A one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, hand-formed from earthenware using white clay from New Mexico, naturally flecked with mica. The form is shaped through a deliberate process of refinement. The exterior is textured with stone impressions, while the interior is hand-burnished with a gemstone before firing, creating a soft sheen that enhances the depth of the pit-fired surface. The rim is intentionally fractured, adding a raw, distressed contrast.
The surface detail is developed through atmospheric firing in an open pit, where flame, smoke, and material interaction directly shape the final finish. Rather than being applied, the coloration emerges through exposure, resulting in unrepeatable, unique markings on each piece.
During firing, the vessels are carefully wrapped to create a localized, oxygen-reduced environment, as flame moves across the surface in a controlled yet unpredictable way. An array of organic materials are used in this process, such as horsehair, hay, dried leaves, coffee grounds, and sugar. As these combust, they imprint the surface with layered grays and deep charcoals.
The firing unfolds over several hours and is followed by a slow cooling period, allowing the surface to develop fully. Once cooled, each piece is hand-cleaned and polished with beeswax, creating a soft sheen that deepens the tonal range while preserving the integrity of the raw, smoke-marked surface.
Designed for dried arrangements or standalone display, these vessels are not watertight and are not intended for use with water. Not suitable for food.
