A minimal, patterned handmade vase, in which the flowers sit behind a flat geometric plane. These work perfectly with a single stem, a small posy of flowers, or as a stand alone piece.
 
This collection of vases was developed out of a fascination with the interaction of architecture and the natural world; clean lines against organic shapes. The simple slab-built forms contrast with plants and flowers, with the flowers peeking out from behind the vase.
 
The front plane incorporates a fine layer of twisted and folded hand-coloured porcelain embedded into the surface, making each piece a one-off. This patterning process has gradually developed after becoming fascinated with Nerikomi technique and hand-colouring clay as soon as I started working with pottery. You can read more about my process and see short films here.
 
This vase has black inlay, and a subtle fern green and white layer inlaid into white stoneware clay.
 
All of my work is carefully hand built in my studio in East Oxford.
Each vase is fired twice at a high temperature. After firing, the outside is polished by hand to create a smooth satin surface. The inside and back is glazed with a lovely matte clear glaze.
 
Approx. dimensions:
 
Front:
Height –8.8 cm
Width – 8.8 cm
 
Vase section:
Height: 6 cm
Internal Depth:2.6 cm
Internal Width: 3.5 cm
 
There may be subtle differences in the finished surface of the vases, as they are carefully handmade and go through many processes, adding to the character and individuality of the pieces.
 
It is important to me as a maker to consider the environmental impact of my work. This is an ongoing process and I'm always looking for new ways to reduce the impact of my work. When sending out my work, all packaging is plastic -free. You can find out more about this here.
 
Please do contact me if you have any questions, or see my FAQ's page.