| Artist: Arun Sharma
Non-Fracture Series: $30-$50
Fracture Series: $50-$55
Some of the pieces that you see come from the Fracture Series. These soda fired teabowls are porcelain with an amber celadon glaze. They are good examples of my attempt of taking the Japanese teabowl form and interpreting it with Western aesthetics. Instead of using stoneware I used porcelain. Instead of being wood or raku fired I used glaze in a soda atmosphere. The cracks were completely intentional as they bring a sense of time & poetry to these beautiful yet imperfect objects.
One of the main reasons I am attracted to the Fracture Series aesthetic is because many times, it fits how I feel about myself. I try to be well centered and composed but find that being human, I can’t help but make mistakes. These teabowls with their cracked surfaces and surface variations allow me to feel a sense of comfort in being naturally flawed. Instead of detracting from the piece, these attributes give each handmade teabowl a uniquely striking personality.
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