Wood Fired Stoneware Vase This vase is an amazing testament to     the transforming effects of heat and        ash on an unglazed piece of pottery. This vase stands approximately 12            inches tall and  5 inches wide.   The         piece was fired in the front of an anagama kiln for 3 days and was fired to 2400 degrees.  The entire exterior surface of this piece was finished by the flyash and heat combining with the clay to form glass.   This piece is a testament to the importance of openness to change plays in the creative process.  Prior to making this vase, I started with the idea of creating a form that had a smaller diameter base and the majority of the form would be a thinner and taller column.  As I was throwing the piece, I envisioned some alterations that I could make to animate and enhance the surface, so I decided to create the indentions and distortions seen throughout the form.   Notice the soothing effects of the repetitive lines found on the base and lower portion of the vase.  Also, the "twisting" of the upper section of the vase add to the overall visual movement of the form. In the Japanese wood fired tradition, beauty is found in asymmetry and this vase exemplifies the " visual tranquility" that can be found when atypical alterations and the serendipity pf fire combine to create a work of art. Price: $195                      - PAYPAL CART * When you purchase this piece, there is a $15 shipping fee, which will include standard ground shipping, delivery confirmation, and insurance on the piece.