Lyrical Poetry in New Pottery
“All things bright and beautiful” aptly describe the handiwork of potters. Anyone can fall in love easily with handmade vases and bowls. No matter if they are not perfectly uniform, there’s something lyrical and spontaneous about them.
Romance is indeed alive in modern poetry, er, pottery. These adorable pieces copy traditional designs but each copy is still unique. Each bears the imprint of the potter’s creative mind, his feelings, his lust for life and beauty, humor, and romance. Each piece is lovingly shaped at the potter’s wheel before it is directed to the fire to assume its final and strengthened shape.
Having a piece of pottery in your home is similar to having a Monet or a Degas painting. The gold coin tray or a basket tray may not be perfectly shaped, however that is part of their charm. The elaborate curve of the vase or pitcher and the addition of color on a round tray are a combination of the potter’s hands and art. The shape of the piece may even surprise her at times because the piece is shaped as the potter works with the clay. Others are planned creations that are drawn with colors picked out before the clay is bought.
Pottery is a craft. It used to be a form of trade that supplied royals and commoners utensils. Presently, pottery is a form of art. Clay plate, mugs, bowls, trays, pitchers and jars were things people required back then. These were replaced by plastic utensils and other materials that can make hundreds of batches of bowls or trays in a day, as well as plastics or melamine did not cost as much too.
The traditional way of creating pottery was basic but as needs and demands changed, potters improved their craft. They added a variety of additives for beauty and strength. The more complicated and well-designed pieces were for royalty and rich merchants. Stoneware was commonplace in the average household. But these days, whatever make is prized for their distinctive characteristics.
If you own a set of trays of vases, you will see that there are not many made that look the same. There may be a dozen or two perhaps, but often these are unique works that sets handmade pottery apart from pottery that is mass made. You will not see a generic set at any store. Every pottery store has its own pieces that are handmade by potters. It is certainly reminiscent of the art of the lyrical poets – they wrote poetry and every poem was distinct from the poetry of others.
Modern day houses showing some handmade pottery have a particular style – the modern lines will be softened by the quaint pieces or a rustic themed home can come to life. If you want to your kitchen to have a rustic look you can get colorful pitchers, bowls, mugs, and trays.
Handmade pottery are also great gift items and wedding favors and for most occasions. If you want to add ‘color’ to your home or want to give something that’s different, think about handmade pottery. You give away not just a piece of fashioned clay but an artwork that lyrical and magical.
Deci has been making handmade pottery in her studio for 16 years. Pottery is a medium she enjoys and has been teaching for close to a decade. Her artwork is as whimsical and playful as she is. She invites you to check out her pottery store.
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