Throughout my two years in ceramics, I have continued to discover new
techniques, mainly adding to a complex glaze or complex shape. My work has led
me to many different discoveries, enhancing my projects as well as by adding to
my abilities as a ceramisist.
The projects have gradually gotten bigger and simpler, or medium sized with complex designs. Each project is glazed either a simple or complex glaze, depending on if the shape is simple or complex itself. The emphasis on one element allows the on looker to focus on one particular part of the project. (If the shape is complex, the glaze is simple).
Each project was made on the whe. I would only sometimes have a set thought of
what Iwanted to make; on most occurences I would simply begin to throw and later
realize what I would be able to throw. This has allowed me to be more creative.
I found it easier to not go in to ceramics with a set shape in mind, but to have
an idea and just go with it and discover what comes up. As I went into the
glazing process, I made sure to take into account the complexity of the form
itself to determine whether or not I wanted a simple or complex glaze. I enjoy
staining projects and then using simple, light colors such as clear or celedon.
I continue to change the way I glaze as I discover new glazes, shapes, and
techniques.
They beauty of art is discovery of new and innovating ideas that can challenge the mind to a new self discovery. I have discovered what works and what does not and will
continue to do so so that I may better improve my art.
techniques, mainly adding to a complex glaze or complex shape. My work has led
me to many different discoveries, enhancing my projects as well as by adding to
my abilities as a ceramisist.
The projects have gradually gotten bigger and simpler, or medium sized with complex designs. Each project is glazed either a simple or complex glaze, depending on if the shape is simple or complex itself. The emphasis on one element allows the on looker to focus on one particular part of the project. (If the shape is complex, the glaze is simple).
Each project was made on the whe. I would only sometimes have a set thought of
what Iwanted to make; on most occurences I would simply begin to throw and later
realize what I would be able to throw. This has allowed me to be more creative.
I found it easier to not go in to ceramics with a set shape in mind, but to have
an idea and just go with it and discover what comes up. As I went into the
glazing process, I made sure to take into account the complexity of the form
itself to determine whether or not I wanted a simple or complex glaze. I enjoy
staining projects and then using simple, light colors such as clear or celedon.
I continue to change the way I glaze as I discover new glazes, shapes, and
techniques.
They beauty of art is discovery of new and innovating ideas that can challenge the mind to a new self discovery. I have discovered what works and what does not and will
continue to do so so that I may better improve my art.