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Black Earth - Vase O.4

Black Earth – Vase O.4
by Ugly Things et al. United States (US)

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Part of the Black Earth series, this vessel captures the raw, elemental spirit of the San Gabriel Mountains. Built by hand and finished with a wild clay slip foraged from the mountain’s terrain, its surface reveals layers of earthy texture and gestural movement. Jagged, weathered, and expressive, the vase evokes something unearthed—ancient yet alive.

This piece functions as both a sculptural object and a vessel, though it is not watertight.

All pieces are handmade, and no two pieces are identical.

Dimensions LxWxH	13x12x17cm (5x5x7'')
Weight (kg)	0.8
Production Year	2025
Material	Ceramics, Stoneware
Discipline	Ceramics And Stoneware
Color	BLACK BROWN, Charcoal Black
Design Class	Unique Pieces

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Ugly Things et al. is a Los Angeles–based ceramic studio creating modern craft objects that merge ancient sensibilities with contemporary design. Founded by artist Zou Chen, the practice centers on hand-built vessels that draw inspiration from California’s geological landscapes—eroded cliffs, sediment layers, and shifting terrain. On her hikes through the wilderness, Zou forages for wild clay and local pigments, incorporating materials from the Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains into her work. These elements infuse each piece with a physical connection to the land—vessels shaped not only by hand but by time and earth. Every object is constructed slowly and intuitively, often featuring embedded stone forms, torn seams, and gestural surfaces that echo erosion, memory, and movement. These pieces function as both containers and contemplative sculptures, occupying space somewhere between the ceremonial and the everyday.