Languish
Inspired by folk craft objects, I employ tacit knowledge to manipulate it and enhance its natural softness as a malleable material. Hand-building embeds human activities within vessels, creating appearances of breath or movement. Bulges, folds and dimples personify the form and further suggest the human touch. The coils draw parallels to the human form, mimicking wrinkles or an excess of skin. Indented with gestural marks, the coils reference the body’s movement and ‘imperfections’ within skin.
Katie Smith
London, England
Large black stoneware vessel, Photo: James MannMeasuring 73cmHx57cmWx54cmD
Large terracotta vessel, Photo: James MannMeasuring 66cmHx35cmWx28cmD
Languish collection, Photo: James MannRange of vessels in black stoneware, buff stoneware and terracotta clay
Large Buff stoneware vessel, Photo: James MannMeasuring 41cmHx45cmWx40cmD