Guniang
white clay, clear glaze, fired to 1100°C 70 cm tall I spent time in Jingdezhen in 2009. Instructive, expansive and humbling, China continues its dominance in ceramics through 10,000 years of evolution. Continuing into modern times, rebirth is not applicable. Clay art and technology is intrinsic, seemingly genetically programmed into its children.
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I spent time in Jingdezhen in 2009. Instructive, expansive and humbling, China continues its dominance in ceramics through 10,000 years of evolution. Continuing into modern times, rebirth is not applicable. Clay art and technology is intrinsic, seemingly genetically programmed into its children
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After Matisse
coil built from fine white earthenware clay with colured inlay clays
fired with a low sheen clear glaze to 1100 degrees
47 cm tall
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Gloriana's Ghost
Inspired by grandiosity using clay leftovers and slip piping decoration.
Fired to 1100 C, glazed with low sheen clear glaze
46 cm tall
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The White Tree
Idealisation of a tree using white earthenware clay
Engobe, fired to 1100 degrees
40 cm tall