FetishGhost's Secret Studio: Surface Interrupted

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Surface Interrupted

Like most potters, I live for the gems that come out of the kilns.

One of my major problems is that the surfaces that I enjoy exploring are surfaces that are...

well, a bit crunchy.

These are 4 works that came out of the last kiln load underfired... The longer that I look at and handle these though, the more I absolutely love them as they sit. The unexpected edges engage the hands as they are handled and visually I enjoy the look of an object that looks like it's been stressed but now appears relaxed.

Personally, I can relate to that.

7 comments:

Unknown said...: These look absolutely stunning! Are they food safe even if underfired? The texture screams out for touching...Love them :)
-Kathy; September 20, 2010 at 4:43 AM
Acácia Azevedo Studio Pottery said...: I prefer this surface too! I´m traying to do something like this at my eletric kiln and it´s hard to have this kind of result...It´s amazing!; September 20, 2010 at 5:59 AM
Linda Fahey said...: Whoa! gifts from the fire gods! They are so interesting and they don't look underdone - they look exactly right! beautiful!; September 20, 2010 at 8:44 AM
cookingwithgas said...: I like! I would love to see up close.; September 20, 2010 at 6:51 PM
claydancer said...: These are delish! I especially like the two in the center.; September 21, 2010 at 12:37 AM
Mr. Young said...: These are especially "crunchy"! Love it!
It looks like the liner on the cup is nice and smooth... nice contrast.; September 21, 2010 at 3:28 AM
jim said...: hey joel, wow... that second cannister down is to die for. beautiful, i covet that glaze; September 27, 2010 at 7:56 AM