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.

eshappirio@claygallery.org



 

Elvera Shappirio

 

 


Blue & white glaze, white stoneware
Plate 10x10x2 $28.00
Plate 8x8x2 $24.00
Bowl 6x6x2.5 $22.00
Mug 4.5x4x5 $20.00





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