Gertrude Graham Smith




About The Artist
Gay Smith • Bakersville, NC
Ceramics • WHOLESALE AVAILABLE • CUSTOM COMMISSIONS
"I’m looking to make extraordinary pots for ordinary use, enjoyed everyday. I make pots on the wheel that celebrate the responsiveness of porcelain clay to spontaneous, yet thoughtful, manipulation of soft form and surface, and to the flames of my soda kiln that create vibrant colors leaving luscious marks on anticipated edges." Artist-in-residencies: Archie Bray, Penland. Collections: Mint Museum, Yingge Museum... Numerous publications. Board service: Penland, NC Pottery Center.
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Q&A with the ArtistTell us how your work is made.I’m looking to make extraordinary pots for ordinary use, enjoyed every day. I love working on the pottery wheel. So, I have found a way to maximize my throwing time, and that has a huge influence on the nature of my work, its voice, it's uniqueness. I make pots on the wheel that celebrate the responsiveness of porcelain clay to spontaneous, yet thoughtful, manipulation of soft form and surface, and to the flames of my soda kiln that create vibrant colors leaving luscious marks on anticipated edges. Firing in a soda kiln gives the flames a "say" in decorating the work, and makes each piece unique. |