Hand made in black grogged clay using press moulds and extruded clay. Manipulated by hand and attached to the vessel body. Hypericum Perforatum Black is glazed in two hand made glazes with a cobalt matt first, then a tin white shadow second to create a matt, soft, white finish. The matt finish is preferable to absorb the light and let the piece create its own colour and sculptural shadow. The piece is approximately 28cms in height and about 35cms diameter.
Weight | 1 kg |
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Dimensions | 35 × 35 × 1 cm |
Handle with both hands at either side of the sculpture to lift or transport. To clean, shower very carefully with water as not to disturb the decoration and leave to dry in a sunny dry place.
Inspired by the pollen grains of the St John’s Wort herb, an alternative remedy to help lift low mood. Notions of the living landscape, abstraction, pollen grains, and natural pattern mark Adele Howitt’s ceramic art. Slab work is twisted and turned to add detailed relief utilising the traditional pottery techniques. The clay is a sculptural medium, opposing the tradition of using it as a technical medium or an exploration of the vessel. Techniques include, drawing, hand building, coil / slab building, hand-thrown elements, extruded clay, and glazing.