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Hound Vessel V
Charlotte McLeish
£440
Hound Vessel V by ceramicist Charlotte McLeish is part of a collection of purely decorative, terracotta vases inspired by the figures and stories of ancient greek mythology and the traditional artefacts and pottery of that era. This piece celebrates the powerful symbol and meaning of the hound, often used to represent the goddess, Hecate and associated with themes of light, entrance-ways, crossroads and witchcraft.
Whilst exploring the forms and silhouettes of vases of ancient Greece, Charlotte found herself not only drawn to their shape but the storytelling role of the vase within this ancient civilisation. Each vase playfully recreates the energy of these narratives with figures, patterns, and stories inscribed onto their surface, capturing the trevails of Gods, Goddesses, women, animals and mythical creatures.
Material: Terracotta, glazes and oxides
Dimensions: Height: 14cm, L: 9.5cm Width: 9cm
Care Instructions: Clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth only
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Process
Each piece is made from grogged (textured) terracotta which Charlotte hand builds using pinching and coiling methods. Once each vase has been bisque fired, Charlotte sands the surface down slightly to achieve a smooth surface onto which she can paint her mythological scenes using a mixture of underglazes and oxides. She then finishes the piece by glazing the inside of the vessel with a glossy transparent glaze.
East London-based ceramicist Charlotte McLeish makes elegant stoneware vases and vessels. Drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Egyptian ceramics, her pieces offer a pure and refined take on a traditional style. Having grown up in a family of jewellers, she has always been fascinated with hand-made processes and went on to study Ceramic Design at Central St Martins. Charlotte combines five different clays and uses only two dry glazes, resulting in her pieces having strong visual unity.
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