Description
My small leaf vase ‘Huahui’ is inspired by my love of nature, clay and an appreciation for the chinese art of flower painting called ‘huahui’. When I was a child, my father gave me some old painting books and one of them included huahui painting. I went on to practise painting peonies and leaves with a bamboo brush. Hence, this is how I have applied the platinum and gold lustre to this unique vase. Again layers of different clays create purposeful fractures in the body of the vase, conjuring an organic fragility, linking to my philosophy below.
Learn more about the inspiration and philosophy behind this collection of Vases below:
The Philosophy Behind My Signature Vase Collection
Making Process
Firstly, I throw with stoneware clays and porcelain on the Potter’s Wheel to create an organic vase form. Next, I use copper oxide in between the layers of clay to form a subtle green and then tease the porcelain at the top to form a delicate fluted rim. Next I paint copper oxide leaves and branches onto the bisque fired surface in readiness for the flower decoration. After glazing to 1260 degrees, I paint on the peony flowers using platinum and gold lustres with a bamboo brush. Every mark I make has an intention and energy of it’s own. At the final stage, I fire the lustres to 740 degrees, allowing them to develop a beautiful metallic sheen.
Product Details
Dimensions: Base:9cm x Height:20cm x Rim:20cm. Please watch video footage of this vase being handled under the ‘video tab’ at the top of this product description section. If you require additional information or images please do contact me, I am very happy to help you make a fully informed decision about this special piece of ceramics.
Care
Please note, this vase is not suitable for water because of the hair line fractures in the main body. You may use it as an ornamental piece or for dried flower decorations. If you do wish to put fresh flowers in the vase, you can moistened oasis instead of putting water inside. Please rinse out the vase carefully with soapy water after use to ensure the porcelain rim is not damaged.
Variations
If you would like a specific shape and decorative design made for you please contact me and I will make a bespoke vase based on your specific requirements (3-4 weeks delivery).
Dispatch
In stock, ready made items as pictured here, will be dispatched within 3 days of order confirmation.
