| "My
current work takes two overlapping directions. I produce utilitarian
pots intended for daily use and sculptural, architecturally-derived covered
vessels. Most pieces are wheel thrown and some are altered to create
squared, oval or triangular forms. I restrict my color palette by keeping
to a minimum using two clays (stoneware and porcelain), four slips and
three glazes. Surface embellishment, when employed, incorporates basket
weave imagery, checkerboard patterns or parallel lines. Juxtaposed subtle
surface variation and texture is achieved by firing with wood and the
introduction of a small amount of salt." Karl Borgeson |
