Functionality is very important to me. I like to think of my things as being useful, a vase to hold beautiful flowers, a special plate or cup for dining. Symmetry is important in my pieces whether thrown or slab built: my imagery is derived from it. I sometimes carve patterns from nature into wet clay. Other times I paint with glaze using brushes, wax, sponges and stamps. I fire my pots in a high fire reduction kiln where the burning fuel uniquely reduces, modifies, and deepens each color to reflect the muted tones of nature.
Elvera Shappirio
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 Iron red stripe, stoneware Plate 10x10x2 $28.00 Plate 8x8x2 $24.00 Bowl 6x6x2.5 $22.00 Mug 4.5x4x5 $20.00 |
 Tan stoneware vase cattail design 10 in. $24.00 |
 Dark iron glaze, stoneware 7x7 $20 |
 Dark iron glaze, stoneware 5x5x2.5, 6x6x3 $24.00 |
All work is reduction fired |
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