Wood-fired Gourd Vase 1

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As my passion for gardening has grown, I've started looking for ways to incorporate more designs inspired by nature. The form of this vase is reminiscent of both gourd-shaped fruits and various seed pods. A great shape for displaying fresh cut flowers, or as a sculptural piece on it's own.


The swirl pattern on this piece was made by combining three different colors of clay before throwing. The turn of the wheel causes the clays to swirl together, creating a marbled effect that run through the pot, not just on the surface. Each one is one of a kind.


stoneware


approximately 7" tall

1 available

About David  

David J. P. Hooker lives and works in the greater Chicago area, where he is an artist and Chair of the Art Department at Wheaton College. He received an M.F.A. in Ceramics from Kent State University and a B.A. in English from Furman University. 
 
His artistic practice explores the inherent value of materials, objects, and places, hoping to find ways to better connect and understand the world we live in. Recently he was awarded the Dunhuang Ceramic Residency and spent two months as artist in residence in Lanzhou, China. 
 
When David is not freaking out over deadlines, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Elaine, his children Abbey and Samuel, and the family cat, Evee. He also enjoys baseball, BBQ, and tennis—not necessarily in that order.
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