A contemporary interpretation of the traditional moon jar, this hand-thrown vessel is transformed through the unpredictable process of horsehair raku firing. While still glowing hot from the kiln, strands of horsehair are laid onto the surface, where they instantly combust, leaving delicate carbon tracings that can never be repeated.
The fine, smoke-drawn lines flow organically across the softly rounded form, evoking river systems, root networks and imagined landscapes. Balancing chance with careful craftsmanship, each mark records a fleeting moment, making every vessel entirely unique.
Quiet, tactile and sculptural, this piece explores the relationship between control and spontaneity, celebrating the beauty that emerges when fire, smoke and material are allowed to collaborate
A contemporary interpretation of the traditional moon jar, this hand-thrown vessel is transformed through the unpredictable process of horsehair raku firing. While still glowing hot from the kiln, strands of horsehair are laid onto the surface, where they instantly combust, leaving delicate carbon tracings that can never be repeated.
The fine, smoke-drawn lines flow organically across the softly rounded form, evoking river systems, root networks and imagined landscapes. Balancing chance with careful craftsmanship, each mark records a fleeting moment, making every vessel entirely unique.
Quiet, tactile and sculptural, this piece explores the relationship between control and spontaneity, celebrating the beauty that emerges when fire, smoke and material are allowed to collaborate