Earthenware slipware is a traditional form of pottery made on red earthenware, decorated with a liquid clay mixture called slip before being glazed and fired.
A white slip base over red clay, and a dark charcoal black slip trail of a cowboy with a big hat. Rough edges border the plate with a peak of the rich terracotta red peaking through.
This piece was made in a masterclass slip trailing workshop with Dylan Bowen, a slipware ceramic artist I admire greatly, adding a western influence and take on slip trailing cowboys onto red clay forms. The think quick, act fast process and reaction reminded me of the 8 seconds in rodeo that go in a flash.
Its rustic imperfection is what gives this plate its charm, giving in to idea of play and conscious thought of not to overwork the piece. An acceptance of letting it be and finding beauty in it. Control of the slip trailing technique was challenging, but a reminder to work instinctively with the motions in mind.
This 10.5” plate is ideal for display as a ceramic artwork on the wall or functionally as a fruit platter. Though glazed, it has a crazed surface that adds to its rustic charm, and not advised to be used for serving food.
10.5" inch plate | Red earthenware slipware
Only one made of its kind.
Signed & dated on the back.
Earthenware slipware is a traditional form of pottery made on red earthenware, decorated with a liquid clay mixture called slip before being glazed and fired.
A white slip base over red clay, and a dark charcoal black slip trail of a cowboy with a big hat. Rough edges border the plate with a peak of the rich terracotta red peaking through.
This piece was made in a masterclass slip trailing workshop with Dylan Bowen, a slipware ceramic artist I admire greatly, adding a western influence and take on slip trailing cowboys onto red clay forms. The think quick, act fast process and reaction reminded me of the 8 seconds in rodeo that go in a flash.
Its rustic imperfection is what gives this plate its charm, giving in to idea of play and conscious thought of not to overwork the piece. An acceptance of letting it be and finding beauty in it. Control of the slip trailing technique was challenging, but a reminder to work instinctively with the motions in mind.
This 10.5” plate is ideal for display as a ceramic artwork on the wall or functionally as a fruit platter. Though glazed, it has a crazed surface that adds to its rustic charm, and not advised to be used for serving food.
10.5" inch plate | Red earthenware slipware
Only one made of its kind.
Signed & dated on the back.
