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Black on Black on White Bud Vase

Jennifer Cooper

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Black on Black on White Bud Vase

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In a symphony of contrasts, the Shiny and Matte Black Bud Vase emerges as a testament to the marriage of textures and hues. Crafted with painstaking attention to detail, this exquisite piece transcends the ordinary, offering a canvas where light dances with shadows, and where the tactile meets the visual in a harmonious embrace. At first glance, the stark juxtaposition of shiny and matte black against the pristine white and earthy terra cotta strikes a chord of curiosity. The handcrafted nature of the vase, shaped delicately on the pottery wheel, lends it an organic allure, reminiscent of the gentle curves of nature herself. Each stroke of the artist's brush whispers tales of patience and precision, as if coaxing the soul of the vase to reveal itself to the beholder. As light caresses its surface, the glossy sheen of the black paint casts reflections like ripples on a moonlit pond, while the matte finish exudes a quiet elegance, inviting contemplation. This duality of textures invites tactile exploration, urging fingertips to trace the contours and valleys of the vase's form, discovering hidden depths within its simplicity. In a world inundated with mass-produced mediocrity, the Shiny and Matte Black Bud Vase stands as a beacon of artisanal excellence. With each piece bearing the unique imprint of the maker's hands, it not only elevates the space it inhabits but also enriches the soul of its possessor, inviting them to slow down, to appreciate the beauty in imperfection, and to find solace in the timeless artistry of the handmade.

3
6"H × 5"W × 5"D
Fine Craft
Ceramic
Abstract
Contemporary
Containers
Dark brown terra cotta, porcelain slip, black underglaze and clear cone 6 glaze.
Yes
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STATEMENT

There is something uniquely human about making art out of clay. As one of the oldest art materials in human history, I have been drawn to the material and absolutely obsessed with it since my first pottery class at the age of 10. The feeling of fresh clay between my fingers and the endless possibilities have my brain in a constant state of wonder. I enjoy moving through all of the stages of the process like a dance that is similar but ever changing in the result. For me, the process of making is as important as the product because of the therapeutic calm that it serves my being. I am always thinking about touch. As my work is created to be used daily and serves a specific purpose to bring joy and comfort to the task that it has been created for. How does the piece feel when held, how will the work entertain, comfort or please the user; are constant questions that spiral through my thoughts through the entire process of making. These questions, paired with the never ending possibilities of surface, keep my work in a consistent evolution that responds to motifs of social justice, objects of comfort, and culturally diverse repeated patterns. As part of my continued exploration of the material, I use several different clay bodies that span in color from deep brown to bright white. The way that patterns and surface techniques respond to these different canvases is strikingly different and creates a different experience depending on the clay body chosen. A porcelain mug yields a delicate bright white canvas that backlights whatever glaze or color is applied onto its surface, while the deep brown clay is usually left partially unglazed for the user to interact with its naturally rich texture. As I waiver between clay bodies and surface decoration, my work is cohesive within the themes of texture, imagery and form which provides a diverse body of work that is cohesive while each piece is individual. Each piece is thought through from foot to lip and edge to curve making sure that the experience of the user is enjoyable and specific, keeping them coming back for more.

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