Ron Hahlen

Dubuque, Iowa, USA

Title: Iowa Rock Vessel

Year of Creation: 2010

Glaze: Rob's Green, wood and salt fired, cone 10

Clay Body: B-Mix

Dimensions: Height 11.5 inches, Width 7 inches

Artist's Statement: Living along the Mississippi River, I'm influenced by the water, the landscape, and its people. My vessels are forged from a blending of these consequences. My pottery is fired in a wood-salt kiln to stoneware temperatures. I apply clay slips, metal washes and glazes to either greenware or bisqueware. Salt firing brings a certain harmonius effect to my vessels.