Scraped Earth, By Gwenna
Scraped Earth, By Gwenna
Description
A large wheel-thrown mug defined by layered bands of warm clay tones, revealed through a process of carving back the surface. The horizontal markings create a sense of sediment and movement, with each pass exposing variations in the marbled clay beneath. The glaze settles lightly across the upper portion, softening into cream and rust tones while allowing the raw texture below to remain visible.
The artist describes how the marbled clay was allowed to spiral during throwing, then scraped back at the leather-hard stage to create the rippling surface. That process is evident in the finished piece, where the layers feel both natural and intentional, echoing the look of weathered earth or exposed strata.
Dimensions
6 x 4.5 inches
530g
Details
Material: Stoneware
Finish: Glaze
Technique: Wheel-thrown, carved and scraped surface
Colour: Warm earth tones with cream and rust variation
Each piece is one of a kind, with natural variation in carving and glaze behaviour
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