Murray- Carved Vase - Vorarlberg Wild Clay
€59.00

1 in stock

Details

Material: Stoneware & Wild Clay from Vorarlberg
Approximate Dimensions:
Wide: 15 cm
Height: 7.6 cm
Diameter Opening: 2.4 cm

 

 

Story

 

This is the Murray! Named after the cutest most amazing little person.
It’s funny because I did a bigger version of this vase – Eliana – and I thought I needed to make a smaller version for those that look for something bigger than a mini but smaller than a normal vase. And the Eliana is so acclaimed that I thought it to be the best shape to make it smaller.
When I wanted to name this smaller Eliana, I didn’t know which name to put it. But then I thought, what is the real life smaller version of Eliana? Well, Murray ofcourse!

Love the name, I love the story, and I think the size turned out to be actually perfect! Hope you love it as well as I do

 

 

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 with a little bit of dish soap and warm water.
  • This item is watertight.

 

 

Disclaimer: Use for decoration purposes.