Dracaena Vase P08812-P00428 capturing the radiance of the

capturing the radiance of the sun

Earth (oxidized sterling silver)

The artist's inspiration was formed after looking at reflections of leaves on above water

It displays colorful

Looking deeper reveals layers of opaque and glazed paint with intentional drips incorporated into the composition

Dracaena Vase P08812-P00428 capturing the radiance of theThis vase is hand thrown on the potters wheel, and when dried a fine textured clay slip, terra sigillata, is brushed onto the surface. The slip is then burnished to a soft satiny surface. After the bisque firing, the vase is re fired in a lidded container, filled with redwood compost. During the firing the compost ignites, and the carbon rich smoke saturates and blackens the clay. After the firing, the vase is then overlaid with multiple overlapping