Duncan Shearer

Paeroa, New Zealand

Title: Albarello

Year of Creation: 2011

Glaze: Wood fired, crackle slip, soda glazed

Clay Body: Stoneware with feldspar added

Dimensions: Height 6.30 inches, Width 3.15 inches

Artist's Statement: I enjoy basing my work around a central formal idea - in this case the Albarello, then exploring various permutations each time I make it. I use a wood kiln and the soda glazing process to bring to life the slipped surfaces.