On the Rocks #3 is a sculptural lidded vessel made using kurinuki, a Japanese ceramic technique in which the form is carved from a solid block of clay. The process produces an irregular, angular structure with shifting surfaces and no single dominant viewpoint.
The lid forms a separate, stone-like element that completes the vessel while retaining its own weight and presence. The work was wood-fired at 1300°C, allowing flame, ash and variations in the firing atmosphere to transform its surfaces. Shino glaze and natural ash create areas ranging from pale, softly textured surfaces to darker fire marks with an unexpected passage of purple appearing on one side.
The vessel can be displayed closed as a sculptural object or opened and used as a small vessel.
Stoneware. Kurinuki, shino glaze and natural ash. Wood-fired at 1300°C. Unique piece.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 12x12x17cm (5x5x7'') |
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| Piece Weight (kg) | 3.0 |
| Production Year | 2024 |
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