The Australian Mixed Flora Bowl, part of the Australiana series, showcases Cool Ice Porcelain's functional artistry in modern home decor.
The Australian Mixed Flora Bowl, crafted from Cool Ice Porcelain and part of the Australiana series, offers a beautiful fusion of function and artistry. This wheel-thrown and altered vessel is fully functional and decorated with watercolour style illustrations, providing both utility and decorative appeal. Finished with a clear glaze, the bowl exhibits detailed line and color illustrations of native Australian flora, making it a distinctive piece for modern home decor. Whether used as a serving bowl or a decorative centerpiece, its design highlights the craftsmanship and creativity of hand-crafted porcelain, enhancing everyday life with elegance and beauty.
- Type
- Ceramics
- Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
- Category
- Online Sales
- The sale of artworks through digital platforms, websites, or social media, allowing artists to reach a global audience and sell their works directly or through online galleries and marketplaces.
- Series
- Australiana
- A celebration of the forms and colours of Australia
- Material
- Cool Ice Porcelain
- Cool Ice Porcelain is a premium ceramic clay known for its silky smooth texture and brilliant white finish, ideal for creating intricate and delicate works of art. This versatile clay offers exceptional workability and strength, making it perfect for both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.
- Size
- 16 × 33 × 33 cm
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Serial
- FS001-00256
Features
- Fully functional
- This vessel has been glazed and fired to allow it to be used in domestic and commercial settings. It's waterproof and dishwasher safe.
- Wheel Thrown
- A pottery technique where clay is shaped into forms on a rotating potter's wheel, allowing for symmetrical and rounded shapes, often used for creating bowls, vases, and other vessels.
- Illustrated
- Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
- Illustrated line & colour
- A ceramic art technique that uses the clay surface as canvas to be illustrated with line and colour techniques. These methods allow for detailed, vibrant designs that make each piece a true work of art.
- Thrown and Altered Vessel
- This unique ceramic piece features a thrown vessel that has been intentionally altered, creating an intriguing interplay between form and function. The artist's skillful manipulation of the clay while on the wheel, followed by deliberate modifications, results in a striking and unconventional work that challenges traditional notions of ceramic vessels.
- Dipped glaze
- These functional glazes provide smooth, even coatings, providing a consistent and professional finish. This technique ensures a flawless, glossy surface that enhances the beauty of the ceramics and can make the piece fully functional.