Catherine Tamou

Eltham, Taranaki, New Zealand

Title: Return of Ika

Year of Creation: 2012

Glaze: Engobes with natural pigment and mat white glaze liner

Clay Body: Stoneware and porcelain

Dimensions: Height 24.8 inches, Width 11.02 inches

Artist's Statement: Return of the Ika (fish) is thrown and joined stoneware with slab coiled additions. This vase has clay scoots inspired by scoots found on some large fish species. The form itself is fusiform. The rhythmic throwing lines, finger marks, joins and surface treatment all signify the pots journey.