Striped Beaker Greenstone

Striped Beaker GreenstoneWood soda fired approx 105mm H x 55mm lip diameter Duncan Shearer throws his pots on a slow moving treadle wheel, responding intuitively to the differing characteristics of clay. Most of his work begins on the wheel before being added to and subtracted from, altering the initial round forms in search of a liveliness and freshness that carries through the entire making process. His firing method, using a wood kiln and spraying a small quantity of soda

I want to capture a timeless quality in my work

but can occasionally be found in urban

This meaning is translated today as safe travel and strength and determination

150mm h x 105mm base diameter

70mm H x 90mm long - nose to tail

no two are ever the same

In an age where speed and instant gratification seem to permeate every corner of our lives

evoking a sense of stillness and reflection

sustainability

Her work reflects a harmonious balance between nature’s impermanence and her dedication to preserving its essence

75mm round red garnet on one face

He is interested in harnessing and exploring the vernacular materials found in the Coromandel