Circle Vase in Sky Blue & White

Detailed Description

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 grasses and flowers, with the flowers peeking out from behind the vase. They work perfectly with a single stem, a small posy of fresh or dried flowers, or as a stand-alone piece.

The front plane incorporates a fine layer of folded hand-coloured stoneware embedded into the surface, making each vase different. This patterning process has gradually developed after becoming fascinated with Nerikomi and agateware techniques and hand-colouring clay as soon as I started working with pottery.

Each piece is made carefully by hand which means that they are all unique. By their nature they may reveal small differences which are all part of their handmade character.

You can read our interview with the artist Emily Marston here.