While I’ve long said I work with clay, I’m learning to say I work with fire, too. This piece emerged from a recent wood-firing — a process that continues to reshape how I relate to fire in my practice. Clay and I take credit for the form; the fire takes credit for the surface. Each piece holds the imprint of a specific moment inside the kiln, sealed beneath a layer of shino glaze.
 
Woman 362: While ash has struck the top corner of its closed form with intensity, it gradually softens as it moves across the surface — allowing the blush of flame to take over. The two are brought together by a band of crackled white glaze, calmly  supporting the contrast.
 
Approx. Measurements 
6 x 4 inches
 
Each piece is hand-coiled and carefully signed. It may carry small marks from the making process — gestures of its handmade nature.
 
White Stoneware, shino glaze, wood-fired. 
 
Please note: while every effort is made to represent each piece accurately, finishes may vary slightly in person due to natural lighting and screen settings.