Gary L. Shaffer

Hinton, West Virginia

Title: Wood Fired Shino Vase

Year of Creation: 2002

Glaze: Shino and wood ash

Clay Body: Stoneware

Dimensions: Height 8 inches, Width 4 inches

Artist's Statement: Hand-touched forms of the earth's crust enveloped in the swirling wood burning flames, a dance that brings the pots to life, is all inspiring.