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River Bottom Bud Vase

Category:
Home decorations, Gifts, Pottery
SKU:
122725V01
Price:
$45.00
Artist:
Sueann Smith
Color:
Brown
Make:
Stoneware
Origin:
USA
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Description

This vase has a striking, almost elemental presence—like fire, mineral, and water meeting in a single form πŸ”₯🌊

The silhouette is compact and slightly faceted, grounding the piece with a sense of strength and intention. What truly commands attention, though, is the glaze work. Vertical rivulets of turquoise and pale celadon cascade downward through rich rust, umber, and iron tones, creating the impression of molten material caught mid-flow. The glaze breaks and pools unpredictably, emphasizing gravity and movement, while the darker, matte base anchors the composition visually and physically.

Near the rim, the transition to a smoky, silvery-gray glaze adds contrast and refinement, giving the eye a place to rest before being drawn back into the dramatic surface below. The texture feels tactile and expressive—this is a piece that invites touch as much as observation.

Whether used for a single stem, dried botanicals, or simply displayed on its own, this vase reads as sculptural studio pottery rather than purely functional ware. It feels bold, atmospheric, and deeply handmade—a statement piece that celebrates the chemistry and drama of the kiln.

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Artist Statement

My work is driven by an insistent need to make β€” to explore, experiment, and stay in conversation with materials. I work across multiple mediums, clay, glass, paint, fiber. I let the process guide the outcome rather than forcing a fixed result. What’s made is often taken apart, reshaped, or returned to the beginning.

I draw inspiration from the natural world and from the quiet details of everyday life β€” the mundane, the overlooked, the in-between. I’m interested in cycles: forming, breaking down, and becoming something new.

I approach my practice with openness and curiosity, allowing room for wonder, failure, and transformation. What comes before is carried forward. The work evolves through repetition, pressure, attention, and time.

At its core, my work is about staying present β€” paying attention, working honestly, and honoring change as part of the process. - Sueann Smith