#602 The Tear Drop | Timothy White
Ceramic - stoneware clay
Height: 32cm. Width: 15cm.
My aim was to create an organis form reminiscent of the perennial tear drop shape that encourages you to feel and be attracted to this unique piece and its tactile qualities. Wheel thrown stoneware clay, glazed and lustres added.
Tim began making ceramics because he was interested in the potential and uncertainty of the finished result. He has progressed from using mainly stoneware clays to now having become intrigued with porcelain and the process of using lustres on his pieces. The clay is firstly wheel thrown and turned to shape; bisque fired then one of Tim’s glazes is applied, either sprayed or dipped; a second firing is done to set the glaze; then a lustre application is added and the piece is fired a third time. The kiln temperature reaches up to 1300°C. His current work is a reflection of his great interest in the process of using mainly porcelain clay and glazes overlaid with lustres to achieve outstanding results.
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