30 cm Coil Pot Artist Statement
Throughout the coil pot unit, I was able to construct my pot from a greater basis of experience and skill compared to the pinch pot unit. Initially, I drew up many sketches and designs but I chose this particular design because of its flow. To complement the shape of the coils, I created spheres, a useful component that I discovered during the pinch pot unit. I further managed to hone my skills in creating these spheres my drawing from my experience with the pinch pots. The most difficult part of creating this pot was managing the plasticity of the pot. Because the pot required extensive handling and prolonged time, the bottom part of the pot started to crack. I used slip and wet clay to mend the cracks and tried to fill up the empty spaces with glaze after firing the pot. Another unexpected change to my plans involved glazing. I also included a plan for glazing that involved a vibrant gradation of blue. However, I felt that all of my previous pots were too caught up in the traditional image of clay pots. So instead of using all shades of blue, I opted for a more modern plan that only included black and white. The simple colors called for greater attention to brush strokes. In contrast to my construction that shows all coils, the design of a conventional coil pot, I used a modern design for the coloring scheme.
An obvious improvement from the previous unit was the glazing of my pot. I was very disappointed with how my pinch pots had turned out due to the even but thin glazing. I had spent too much time spreading the glaze evenly but not on the opacity of the glaze. For this pot, I ensured thick, multiple layers of glaze.
An obvious improvement from the previous unit was the glazing of my pot. I was very disappointed with how my pinch pots had turned out due to the even but thin glazing. I had spent too much time spreading the glaze evenly but not on the opacity of the glaze. For this pot, I ensured thick, multiple layers of glaze.