Texture

I am fascinated with textured clay surfaces. This includes unglazed surfaces, exposing the texture of clay to create a tactile experience. Typically a ceramic glaze is developed to completely melt and form a uniform surface. Texture glazes are formulated to do just the opposite. They crack, crawl, bubble and some appear very dry. The experiments in my studio is ongoing.

I can’t help but think about the lichens I encounter while hiking in the forests of Oregon.