Oysters on a Plate
I have long been drawn to and captivated by the work of the Impressionists. They were revolutionary in their time, seeing and depicting the world through a new and different lens, with a daring way of interpreting colour, form and subject matter, using chunky brushstrokes to leave an ‘impression’ of what they saw. I love the bold representations and textured colour of Cezanne’s still life’s and set a few up for this platter series, hand painted with layers of underglaze, loose brushstrokes and flat lay compositions, such as this plate on a plate.
Oysters appear often in my work - they’re fascinating creatures to replicate with their gnarly, almost impenetrable exterior, equip with growth rings and razor sharp frills, in complete opposition with the pearlescent housing for their soft, beige, fleshy bodies. And, they can make a pearl out of an irritant?!? And then there’s the gastronomic properties, AND they can be sustainably farmed. Clearly, I’m a big fan.
Each platter is created using a slab rolling method and the design selected for its unique shape, no two are the same. The platter is based with a double foot, the outer foot containing 2 small holes so the platter can be wired to hang on a wall as an artwork, or in between uses.
26 x 23 cm
I have long been drawn to and captivated by the work of the Impressionists. They were revolutionary in their time, seeing and depicting the world through a new and different lens, with a daring way of interpreting colour, form and subject matter, using chunky brushstrokes to leave an ‘impression’ of what they saw. I love the bold representations and textured colour of Cezanne’s still life’s and set a few up for this platter series, hand painted with layers of underglaze, loose brushstrokes and flat lay compositions, such as this plate on a plate.
Oysters appear often in my work - they’re fascinating creatures to replicate with their gnarly, almost impenetrable exterior, equip with growth rings and razor sharp frills, in complete opposition with the pearlescent housing for their soft, beige, fleshy bodies. And, they can make a pearl out of an irritant?!? And then there’s the gastronomic properties, AND they can be sustainably farmed. Clearly, I’m a big fan.
Each platter is created using a slab rolling method and the design selected for its unique shape, no two are the same. The platter is based with a double foot, the outer foot containing 2 small holes so the platter can be wired to hang on a wall as an artwork, or in between uses.
26 x 23 cm
I have long been drawn to and captivated by the work of the Impressionists. They were revolutionary in their time, seeing and depicting the world through a new and different lens, with a daring way of interpreting colour, form and subject matter, using chunky brushstrokes to leave an ‘impression’ of what they saw. I love the bold representations and textured colour of Cezanne’s still life’s and set a few up for this platter series, hand painted with layers of underglaze, loose brushstrokes and flat lay compositions, such as this plate on a plate.
Oysters appear often in my work - they’re fascinating creatures to replicate with their gnarly, almost impenetrable exterior, equip with growth rings and razor sharp frills, in complete opposition with the pearlescent housing for their soft, beige, fleshy bodies. And, they can make a pearl out of an irritant?!? And then there’s the gastronomic properties, AND they can be sustainably farmed. Clearly, I’m a big fan.
Each platter is created using a slab rolling method and the design selected for its unique shape, no two are the same. The platter is based with a double foot, the outer foot containing 2 small holes so the platter can be wired to hang on a wall as an artwork, or in between uses.
26 x 23 cm
Mid fire clay
Body stain
Clear glaze
Food safe
Dishwasher and microwave safe - Hand wash recommended - As with all ceramic wares, don’t heat to extreme temperatures and treat with care when packing and unpacking the dishwasher.