Floating

Before I first visited the MOMA in New York after college, I had read about the architectural detail they incorporated of having a thin bit of space between the floor and the wall. This visual floating is a touch that most people probably couldn’t identify but contributed to the special sense of place in the galleries. I loved this meticulous, labor-intensive, utterly non-essential detail.

When trimming pots, or making bases, there is often a slight curve to the foot or base because it’s less likely to chip, but also because it gives a slight sense of lightness. Recently, I’ve been playing around with the idea of making this more pronounced so pots feel like they’re levitating.

It worked out especially well on the piece above when the glaze ran and got thicker at the bottom. I love the marshmallow effect! This sweet little piece went on to find a home with my friend Elle.