HAPPY KILN

LARGE PLATTER(38CM) TO GO TO KIM SACKS GALLERY

LARGE PLATTER TO GO TO IMPROMPTU EXHIBITION IN STELLENBOSCH IN MAY

After last week's spate of cracking, I am delighted to have opened a 'happy' kiln today, and finding some sparkling pieces!

What comes to mind however is the zen concept which is something like:

Before enlightment - chopping wood, carrying water...

After enlightment - chopping wood, carrying water...

Although my kiln contents hardly equate to any form of enlightment(!), I like the idea that life goes on on an even keel despite the joys and sorrows.

GOOD FRIDAY STUDIO

Some of the latest glazed tiles out of the kiln today

Bisqued tile surfaces to be painted in underglaze colours and then glazed

 

Glaze kiln to be unpacked

Good Friday - a day to catch up a with daily studio tasks..unpack and re-pack the kiln, paint the surfaces of a pile of bisqued tiles...need to focus somewhat on these and delve within myself to be inventive. Sometimes this feels like the moment before a race, or the moment before going on stage..one takes a deep breath and hopes for the best!

I have a commission for a large panel for a private home, so will be working on this today.