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© Josh DeWeese, Wood Soda Fired Porcelain Liquor Set
10 x 16 x 12 inches, 1999 |
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| Basket, Woodfired salt/soda glaze, 2010 |
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| Josh Deweese, Woodfired Stoneware Jar, 2007 |
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| Oil & Vinegar Set, Stoneware, Salt Glaze, 2007 |
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| Pair of mugs, Stoneware, Salt Glaze, 2007 |
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| Serving Dish, Wood Fired Stoneware, 1999 |
Josh Deweese's interest is in bringing art into the everyday life through the ceramic pieces he makes, "enhancing our experience with food, adorning our homes, and providing a necessary ritual to nourish our soul and mind as well as our bodies," (deweeseart.com/Josh/index.html). This is one of the things that I love so much about ceramics - the mixing of ordinary objects that we use on a daily basis with artworks. I think his pieces do represent this blending very nicely, making his work something that I both respect and admire. I am glad to have found his work so close to the start of our next assignment in class, which is to make our own thrown ceramic set of at least 6 pieces. His "liquor sets" gave me inspiration to make a set of a teapot or jug with two cups and an accompanying tray. I don't know if I can get my glazing to look quite as magnificent as his, but I can do my best. I encourage you to check out Josh's website and other works at deweeseart.com. I also found some of his work posted on accessceramics.org. These two sites are the source of the photos shown here.
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| Liquor Set, Wood Soda Fired Porcelain, 1999 |
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