Vase with Flower Medallions was press-molded and fired cone 10 reduction. Traditional gucai over-glaze media and 24k German gold was hand-painted in layered applications and re-fired in multiple electric low temperature firings (6 firings). The work features the luminosity inherent to the media to render a sensual stately but joyful enriching presence.

Two golds are applied to provoke luminosity through contrast in an earthy patina. The work is press-molded and features over-glaze enamels (youhong red, fencai), 24 k Roman and German golds, and copper lustre. The piece is about yun – literally, an ochre-like substance found in the stream-beds of Tibet, but more broadly referring to places […]

Hand-painted with over-glaze enamels (gucai) and 24k Roman and German golds featuring an original arrowhead design signifying bravery shining out without doubt. This pieces is a “high” or imperial use of decoration in contrast to the earthy media expression of Earth Warrior. 7 firings include 5 low temperature electric firings of media on celadon reduction […]

The crossed arrowhead icon in this piece signifies the natural bravery of the human spirit that is open and generous before fear, shining out without hesitation and doubt. The plate is gas reduction fired and painted with layering on of over-glaze media including gucai over-glaze enamels, 24k Roman and German golds and copper lustre; 7-8 […]