Eliana - Ceramic Vase - Vorarlberger Wild Clay - I
€85.00

2 in stock

Details

 

Material: Stoneware & Wild Clay from Vorarlberg
Approximate Dimensions:
Wide: 9 cm
Height: 19 cm

 

Please take into consideration that this item is handmade. Therefore, dimensions & colors may slightly vary from item to item. There is also a chance that the item you receive is not the exact same as the one photographed (unless otherwise stated), so if the glaze has spots or crystals, their positioning will be different from item to item. This makes each and every one of my objects completely unique :)

 

 

Story

The Shape:

This is the Eliana, this was the start of me trying out what I can do in the studio with the molds that I already have.

As I have mentioned before, I decided to stop producing mugs or any type of tableware starting 2024, one of the reasons was that I lost the sense of exploring and playing that I love from making ceramics.

Instead of throwing out all of my mug plaster-molds, I decided to start experimenting and see what new things I can make with the molds that I already have (and worked very hard to make). The Eliana, is two tumblers pasted together to create this spaceship-like vase. I am loving it! I hope you do too

The Material:

 

This piece features wild clay I personally foraged during summer hikes through Vorarlberg in Western Austria, specifically around Dornbirn and Weiler. The moment I spotted that distinctive yellow soil, I knew I’d found clay. I collected small amounts from both locations, just enough to incorporate into my work.

What makes this clay truly special is its unexpected firing temperature. Austrian clay typically fires low (950°C-1050°C), but this wild clay surprised me by holding beautifully at high temperatures (1240°C-1260°C)!

I kept the clay as natural as possible, simply removing organic debris and mixing it with water to create a slip. I then brushed this slip onto my pieces, enriching them with its gorgeous red-brown tones and unique texture. The color reminds me of rich chocolate and adds an earthy, authentic character you won’t find anywhere else.

Each piece carries a bit of the Austrian landscape within it.

 

 

Care

 

  • It is recommended to wash this piece by hand with a little dish soap and warm water.
  • This item is watertight.

 

 

Disclaimer: Use for decoration purposes.