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Quite extraordinary throwing and glazing on these three massive chargers; each is between 12.5-13.5cm.tallx 59.5-60cm.wide.
Artist Statement:
"The work/pottery that I make, I try to keep as simple
as possible. I think that the form and the function of
the piece should be complemented by the surface.
Whatever you feel from the piece and however you
connect to it should come from within the piece
itself. The combination of form, surface decoration,
glaze and firing should all combine to make a piece
that will cause you to react to the whole rather than
to one specific aspect of the piece. Because my shapes
and surfaces are simple, I hope that whoever looks at
them is inspired to use them in their own way. Making
work for big competitions is fine for some but
doesnft hold much interest for me. Although I was an
apprentice to a potter who is famous for his Mingei
ware, I really donft consider that much in my own
work. I donft conscientiously think of what I make as
being physically connected to the Mingei tradition,
even though it is. I feel I am connected to the ideals
of Mingei. My focus lies in making work that is strong
and truly functions well. I try to make work that is
reasonable in price so that anyone can afford it. I
want to try and make the best work that I can. By
doing so and by having people use my work, it is a way
to get a bit of art into peoplefs everyday lives."
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