The ceramic pieces mark an investigation of the double-walled vessel. These new pieces continue to demonstrate my interest in melding the motifs of many different artistic cultures: Polynesian, Chinese, Pre-Columbian, Baroque etc. in a single ceramic piece. Recent travels to New Zealand and Australia gave me an opportunity to see new examples of geography, culture and art that find their way into some of these pieces. The forms are intentionally exuberant, the complexity unified by a subtle surface coloration. This surface is the result of multiple firings in different atmospheres and temperatures from cone 9 to cone 05 and the many layering of glazes and slips.
The majority of the vessels’ surfaces resemble old bronze, weathered, stone or worn- down, painted wood. The suggested age, patina, use and “history” of these pieces are enhanced by their intimate size and proportions. In contrast to the more complex exterior forms, the interiors of the vessels are relatively smooth with only minimal sculptural features.
Frank Ozereko
