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Kelly Kessler

A blog of discovering clay. A chance to explore the philosophy and practicalities of twenty-first century pots. A collection of leads for my students and myself.



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Olive oil jug, 2011 - Kelly Kessler

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Flower frog vase, 2011 - Kelly Kessler

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Chinese, Japanese, Minoan, British…there are many revered pottery traditions focused on in ceramics departments across the U.S.  What floats my boat is the ancient Near East. Dynamic proportions, strong function, and an overall effect that looks like pots could pick themselves up and go for a hike. badesaba: Beak-Spouted Grey Ware Pot, Iron Age I (circa 1350-1000 B.C.)Northern IranVessel; Ceramic, Gray-black burnished ware, Height: 7 1/4 in. (18.3 cm); Length: 13 1/4 in. (34 cm); Diameter: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)

Chinese, Japanese, Minoan, British…there are many revered pottery traditions focused on in ceramics departments across the U.S.  What floats my boat is the ancient Near East. Dynamic proportions, strong function, and an overall effect that looks like pots could pick themselves up and go for a hike.

badesaba:

Beak-Spouted Grey Ware Pot, Iron Age I (circa 1350-1000 B.C.)
Northern Iran
Vessel; Ceramic, Gray-black burnished ware, Height: 7 1/4 in. (18.3 cm); Length: 13 1/4 in. (34 cm); Diameter: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)

(Source: kynodontas, via stirringupthemeltingpot)

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