Earth Elements
Ceramic Sculpture
Created by
Jeffrey Siegel
Crafted with African-sourced Mopani wood—which is used in the preparation of traditional medicines—this fascinating ceramic vessel was raku-fired and features a lidded vase of porcelain clay. Colored in golden brown and warm caramel hues, the textured surface was created by applying terra sigillata for a soft sheen. Then finished by adding horsehair to the surface and burning it away, leaving a black carbon imprint and a unique design. This piece is for display only.
Details
- Not watertight
- Burnished by hand to create a soft sheen using Terra Sigillatta, a clay formulae originally created during the time of the Roman empire. Ferric Chloride is applied to the surface to give the tan tone.
- Ceramic: fired at cone 05, vitrified
- One-of-a-kind piece
- Signed by the artist
- Materials: Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood