$220.00
Amador Clay
6″x6″x3″
This one of a kind vase was built by hand through the coiling method. Nkechi designed the vase to be able to be held with adult fingers through the top rings or child fingers through the bottom rings. The rich glossy black glaze is elegant and sensual, and there is a narrow opening at the top of this vase, which would accommodate a single rose or 1-4 stems. It also stands alone as an object without any flowers but holds water and is functional as a vase if desired.
I use the term “pottery” instead of “ceramics,” to describe my work, as the term conjures handmade, more ancient methods of clay work rather than modern or more refined techniques. I want to celebrate the human touch on the clay, and as such, my pottery has an intentionality in the imperfections. Each piece of pottery is hand made, dried, fired, glazed, and re-fired at cone10, which is the hottest kiln. The glazes chosen are food-safe, and these pieces may be used in the oven, microwave, fridge or freezer safely.