Bubbly Oasis
Ceramics 2
Class of 2026
For the Spring 2023 art show, I created a series of bubble vases. Last semester I was a Ceramics 1 student and had the opportunity to continue to grow my craftsmanship in Ceramics 2. Originally this was my idea for my Ceramics 1 show but I didn't have the skills to do it. At first I was disappointed, but with more and more practice I learned new techniques that helped me along the way. These vases are wheel thrown, each one being slightly different. I made a variety of heights and sizes for each bubble vase. Additionally, I have two forms with 3 tiers that are wider at the bottom and smaller at the top and two gourd-like vases. For each of these pieces, I started by pulling a cylinder and gently applying pressure on the side to make each curve. When the pieces were bone dry, I hand painted green, cream, and brown colors, some of which I mixed myself, to the exterior of each piece. I used stroke and coat, also called a “wonderglaze”, that can be applied at a variety of stages. After they came out of the bisque kiln, the outside stroke and coat was glazed, shiny, and resisted the white I poured on the inside. I added the white to create contrast between the interior and exterior. I chose sage green, cream, and medium brown glaze for my pieces because it has always been a favorite color combination of mine. It complements the color palette of our house as it's filled with lots of plants and wooden furniture. I've always had an interest in forms and design stemming from both my parents being architects. When creating these pieces, I visualized them sitting in the display cases in our living room that are full of art from many places. Overall, I enjoyed testing my skills and being able to make something I've wanted to since the beginning of the year.
Ceramics 2
Class of 2026
For the Spring 2023 art show, I created a series of bubble vases. Last semester I was a Ceramics 1 student and had the opportunity to continue to grow my craftsmanship in Ceramics 2. Originally this was my idea for my Ceramics 1 show but I didn't have the skills to do it. At first I was disappointed, but with more and more practice I learned new techniques that helped me along the way. These vases are wheel thrown, each one being slightly different. I made a variety of heights and sizes for each bubble vase. Additionally, I have two forms with 3 tiers that are wider at the bottom and smaller at the top and two gourd-like vases. For each of these pieces, I started by pulling a cylinder and gently applying pressure on the side to make each curve. When the pieces were bone dry, I hand painted green, cream, and brown colors, some of which I mixed myself, to the exterior of each piece. I used stroke and coat, also called a “wonderglaze”, that can be applied at a variety of stages. After they came out of the bisque kiln, the outside stroke and coat was glazed, shiny, and resisted the white I poured on the inside. I added the white to create contrast between the interior and exterior. I chose sage green, cream, and medium brown glaze for my pieces because it has always been a favorite color combination of mine. It complements the color palette of our house as it's filled with lots of plants and wooden furniture. I've always had an interest in forms and design stemming from both my parents being architects. When creating these pieces, I visualized them sitting in the display cases in our living room that are full of art from many places. Overall, I enjoyed testing my skills and being able to make something I've wanted to since the beginning of the year.