
Hand built with over 300 coils and burnished as it was built. Coloured slips, which decorate much of the surface, were chosen to interact with the metallic colours. Has over 15 layers of lustre, each was refired separately. Made after a trip to Mexico.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Oval Mauve, 1991
Date supported
1993
Medium and material
Ceramic
Dimensions
52 x 47 x 11 cm
Grant
694
Total cost
2775
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