 |
 |
|
 |
Inspired
by the sage brushed expanses of the plains, towering Rocky Mountains
and endless skies, I try to capture the colors, texture, and spirit
of Colorado in my work. The state's western tradition and my love
for horses had also led me to incorporate part of these magnificent
animals in my horsehair pots. These vessels are created from wheel
thrown clay and then bisque fired. After this intitial firing,
they are raku fired and the horsehair is applied to the pot at
a temperature of 1400 degrees, resulting in true one-of-a-kind
design. The pots are then sealed with wax to enhance the color,
smoke and carbon resins to insure their longevity. However, since
raku fired clay is porous by nature, the pots are not designed
to hold water. Also, as these vessels are fired at a relatively
low temperature, they are fragile and need to be handled with love
and care.
|
|
