Amphora of the Deities Sculpture

This classical piece with a contemporary twist, comes under the 'Timeless' range of the 'Transience' collection which reveals my interest in ancient objects from archaeological findings of lost worlds. Some are based on articles I have observed and studied from many museums around the world on my travels. My work is both contemporary and ancient. They combine different cultures seemingly holding within them precious oils and ancient wines. The rounded forms are witness of the pleasure and serenity felt during their creation. The pot has an ephemeral beauty but I hope by bringing it to life in this context that it will convey to the viewer the passage of time and ultimately the evanescent nature of life. Amphora of the Deities This is a hand built stoneware piece which was finished off on the wheel. I work with stoneware as it has a durability and strength that I like and is conducive to the high-firing and often experimental techniques that I use in producing my work. The body of the completed pot was later covered with finely sifted clay soil from my garden to give a rough sandy textured feel to it, to contrast with the smooth decorative balls which were all hand rolled and arranged on top of the hollow pot, just prior to sealing the opening I have dropped a small round ball which can be heard ringing inside the pot if shaken. A calling to the deities from within! After the initial firing to 1000c it was painted with diluted washes of iron oxide and the balls painted with a mixture of metal oxides to give a smooth lustrous metallic golden hue to its surface in touches. This is to give a feel of opulence as an item that may have had a respected position in the high temples of the lost world. The piece was finally fired to 1260C making it waterproof and can therefore be washed with water to clean off dust if required. This is a small amphora-like vessel that I imagine would have been used in temples of Babylon, possibly holding offerings of aged wines to appease the gods. It is an original work of art which is both contemporary and classical and would look equally nice in a modern minimalistic or traditional setting. Despite the rough and rustic look of the base. It has been ground down to create a smooth finish so that it can be displayed on a flat surface, a cabinet with lighting, or on a pedestal, without scratching.

Sculpture:Ceramic on Ceramic

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:5.1 W x 6.3 H x 5.1 D in

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