Eric Moss

I work in raku as I like the way the finished pots reflect the 'elemental' process of their transformation from mud to ceramic: the clay ( earth ) is heated in a gas kiln ( fire ), the red hot pot exposed to the open air ( air ) and, after a period of reduction it is quenched ( water ) to freeze its transformation. I think this particular process imparts a 'sense of life' within a piece (and, usually, indeed, some pots do not survive this punishing treatment). I like the unpredictability of surface results and the immediacy and excitement of the low-tech 'performance' of this type of firing. The crackle glaze I use dresses tightly-controlled, thrown, sculpted forms in a complementary random and natural effect punctuated by paper/glue resisted areas. The pots are modified with shaped 'ribs' during throwing and, to "lift the form from the ground", I often turn a convex base allowing the pot to rock and roll without falling over. I enjoy this play between the fragility of the pot and the durability of its composition. My forms are inspired by natural seeds and nuts, ringed planets, flower bracts and mechanical aero/spacecraft engine parts.

 

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