Woodfired collection: wave vase (#2)

A small wood-fired vase with texture and lovely drips of wood ash. Unglazed, giving it a rich, natural surface. It reveals a toasty clay body with very subtle variations in deep brown an black colors throughout the surface. The lower half features a carved wavy pattern that adds depth and tactility. Each piece is unique from this series.

Together with a group of ceramicists, we came together to take on the intensive process of firing in a large wood kiln. The kiln is slowly stoked with wood until it reaches 1300°C. It’s a process that requires constant attention to both flame and temperature, as these elements directly influence the final outcome.
As the flames move through the kiln, along with swirling wood ash, they interact with the pots inside  leaving behind beautiful and unpredictable effects. It’s a raw, volatile and uncertain process where survival of each piece is not guaranteed. The works that make it through always carry the story of the fire, with small imperfections, variations and textures that reflect the unique charm of woodfiring.

This was part of my very first woodfiring and therefore belongs to a special collection.