Properties & Qualities
Application
Art, Sculpture
Qualities
3D, Smooth, Textured / tactile
Colour
Black, Earth-colour
Sample Information
Date of creation
16/02/2022
Culture & Context
By exploring the traditional method of pit firing I reflect on the connection between body and land. The clay returns to the earth where it came from and is entrusted into the unpredictable nature of the firing. I am strongly inspired by memory and place, this process allows me to reflect on the body revisiting place and reliving trauma.
Process & Production
Organic material such as banana skin and seaweed are added to the firing to explore different markings and colourings. The fire is lit and slowly smoulders, leaving dark markings on the pottery from the smoke. The pottery can smash due to thermal shock caused by rapid heating or cooling, by practicing on a smaller scale using a tin barrel I can test and refine my handbuilding process so the pottery is more durable and make adjustment to the firing in preparation for a larger pit firing.
Credits
Craft Maker
Katie Nelis
Library Contributor
Katie Nelis
Photographer
Katie Nelis
Practitioner
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