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Raku XXX Sculpture

Jessamyn Go

United States

Sculpture, Ceramic on Ceramic

Size: 6 W x 8 H x 6 D in

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About The Artwork

Raku firing is a more intensive approach and requires heightened attention and physical connection to each minute and step of the vessels’ finishing process. It feels and looks like a ritualistic dance with fire and smoke to conjure the lustrous and smoky finish. First all the vessels are fired in an oxidation kiln to bisque in preparation for the raku kiln. They are then bathed in layers of metal rich low fire glazes. The vessels are next placed into a gas kiln outdoors and fired to a peak temperature of about 1800 degrees. When the glaze is molten hot and glowing red, the vases are then cherry picked with iron forging tongs, and transported into a reduction chamber. The chamber is filled with locally foraged dried leaves, sticks, pine needles and grasses. This organic matter ignites into flames and the smoke envelopes the hot vessel. The chamber is then sealed to suffocate the environment of oxygen. Oxygen is then pulled from the glaze and clay bodies to reveal vibrant color and metallic lusters. The finished pieces are subjected to thermal shock and can get damaged in this volatile process. The glazed surface reveals thermal shock cracks where the smoke has penetrated leaving marks. The smokey cracks are striking markings, similar to scars or tattoos. Evidence of nature’s duality, the balance of fragility and strength, the vitality of survival that is embedded into my body of work.

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Sculpture:Ceramic on Ceramic

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:6 W x 8 H x 6 D in

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Jessamyn Go is an accomplished Asian American ceramic artist, educator, and environmental conservationist. She is the visionary founder of Femme Sole, an innovative ceramics venture on the east end of Long Island. In 2018, she transitioned to ceramics from a successful 20+ year career in luxury retail management. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she utilized social media and local farmers markets to fund her home ceramics studio in Mastic Beach, NY. With her unique artistic flair, Jessamyn gained recognition within the local community, expanding her reach through wholesaling and community ceramics classes. She has since been actively involved with the Clay Art Guild in Watermill, NY, and other art organizations on Long Island. Her talent and innovative designs attracted international attention, showcasing her acclaimed Femme Sole Signature Collection vases at prestigious exhibitions like 1000 Vases in Paris and Milan in 2022. She has also exhibited at renowned events such as Red Dot during Art Basel Miami, The Art EXPO NY in NYC, The Other Art Fair in Brooklyn, various museums and art galleries on Long Island. Beyond her thriving ceramics studio, Jessamyn is deeply committed to environmental conservation, playing a pivotal role as a founding member of the Mastic Beach Conservancy. She actively serves on its board and contributes to the fundraising committee, organizing events to benefit the Mastic Beach community. Through her artistry, dedication to education, and commitment to environmental conservation, Jessamyn Go continues to inspire and impact the artistic community and her local neighborhood.

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Showed at the The Other Art Fair

Handpicked to show at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art in Brooklyn, Brooklyn

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