, 2023, wheel thrown porcelain with slip trailing, celadon glaze
My work is highly informed by studies in the history of ceramics, especially Chinese Song dynasty porcelains. In graduate school I fell in love with them while studying art history. My first ceramics teacher was a native of China and also a student of Marguerite Wildenhain, an interesting combination that has had a great influence on my work. I love the glow of translucent porcelain and a saturated iron or celadon glaze. I am fascinated by pattern and repetition of surface design. My challenge is to gracefully fit that design onto a three dimensional form. My designs are also informed by the natural environment of my home and studio in rural Louisiana. The throwing, slip trailing and other decorative processes are contemplative but I intend my work to be used as well as contemplated. www.katzpottery.com