Kenneth D. Westfall

Harrisville, West Virginia, USA

Title: Ash Spiral Carved Vase

Year of Creation: 2011

Glaze: Natural wood ash glaze

Clay Body: Stoneware, cone 10

Dimensions: Height 9 inches, Width 6 inches

Artist's Statement: I feel clay is still one of the most basic and common bonds of the human experience. We relate to our past, our present and to our future through vessels. We are tied to the very essence of our earth through this simple, yet marvelously versatile material. Living in a rural state such as West Virginia, this bond is invaluable. It inspires, frustrates, and satisfies the soul.