"And here we stand while life rushes past
Between the first breath and the last
And here we stand between East and West
And here we stand between birth and death"
- David Francey, Saints and Sinners
The glaze on the blanket area is designed to create patches of metallic against carbon matte black areas.
Note: This piece cracked during the extreme temperature changes of firing. The crack does not affect the structural integrity of the piece.
Title: Zen Horse XIX
Medium: Raku fired ceramic
Size: 7(H) x 10(L) in
What is raku? Glowing red hot ceramic pieces are taken from the kiln and placed in a material that catches fire, such as sawdust. They are then enclosed in a container with the flames. The lack of oxygen gives the glazes striking colours and patterns. Areas with no glaze take oxygen from the clay itself, leaving them with a beautiful matte black colour.
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