Ceramics | 2023
I will be completely honest, working with clay is not my favorite medium. I am not the biggest fan of the feeling of wet, slimy clay on my hands, and that alone was a challenge in itself.
But there was something about the process of building this coil vase by hand that was unexpectedly meditative once I got into it.
The roses, thorns, and stars motif was carved into the surface using Sgraffito, a technique where the top layer of slip is scratched away to reveal the contrast beneath.
Seeing the design emerge through the carving made the whole experience worth it, and it gave me a deeper appreciation for the patience and craft that ceramic work demands even if I will probably never love the feeling of wet clay on my hands
