Assignment 2 - Eating and Drinking Vessels

Allison Edmisten

 Liz Zlot Summerfield 

These really caught my eye because of their shape. The base, how the clay is folded, and the lines make them look like they are origami and made of paper. I also like the split in the middle, with two different textures and designs. It is very interesting and beautiful at the same time. It looks like the an intentional origami design, but maybe she even made them like someone would make origami, but with a thin slab of clay instead of paper.  

Scott Jupiter

These mugs are quite interesting. They are done as a custom job to a client, who must have requested the spikes. It looks like the cup was spun and the handle and spikes were hand built to add to them. I notice that the handles seem huge, but maybe that is because they have to be pronounced, because they must be used. If someone chose not to use the handle they would get pricked by the spikes! I am not sure If I would want to use these cups, but it gives me a whole new light on possibilities or ways to manipulate the textures, or add details for a purpose or for aesthetics.  

 Claire Prenton

This is by far my favorite and I want to buy it! I love the wilderness concept of her work. The green earth tones, the wood, the leaves and things on the lid. I think this piece is interesting because of the base and all of the added detail. It looks like it is standing on a base made of branches... or are the branches made of clay? My guess, is that they are made of clay because it is so conforming to the piece and fits perfectly... almost impossible to find naturally. I could look at this for hours because it is so beautiful. 

Claire Prenton

I chose another one of her pieces in the same collection because I am drawn to them. This one is different because it is a pitcher rather than a storage piece. I think the spout is very interesting, it is open but shaped and designed as a leaf. The concept of bringing in a theme to the work is a great idea. I also like the imprinting done on the sides. The base looks like a leaf was pressed into it, but it could easily be drawn on. The acorn and other details must have been drawn. I would like to know the step by step process of making these. This also looks like it was hand build rather than spun on the wheel. I like the bottom, because it is separate from the rest of the body, with the prominent boarder and line.