Earth Tone Sculptural Vase I added smoke clouds by

I added smoke clouds by saggar fring with sawdust in my outdoor rocket kiln

letting you into my studio practice

this vessel is based on a traditional Nigerian water storage pot called a tulu

body decorated with carved line work

7” long at opening

Earth Tone Sculptural Vase I added smoke clouds byTo borrow a phrase from the late Paulus Berensohn, we create art and crafts to sing up the earth. This piece was wheel thrown with stoneware clay and decorated with terra sigillata made from wild foraged and commercially available clays of different tones. The form and decorative style are a cultural amalgamation, referencing various historical ceramic expressions. 11. 5 tall, 6 diameter.