Usually, a lot of
ceramics are glazed and fired to be smooth and have a stable surface to be useful.
But actually, the
glaze itself has a lot of potential for experimentation and expression.
The glaze recipe
has many possible variable.
In my work, I don’t
use general glazes in the usual way. I often use a glaze that does not contain
vitreous glass-like ingredients and paint on raw materials of glaze directly or
without mixing well. I hope for bold and delicate chemical reactions.
On the surface of
my ceramic pieces, there are sometimes marks of air bubbles and a rust-like
texture and patina. They are caused by the transformation of materials fired in
a kiln.
When I glaze my
pieces, I don’t paint the whole surface of the piece uniformly. I dip and soak so
they become streaky, and then add more raw materials for effect.
I paint several pieces
of paper with glaze and attach them to create unique texture when the piece is
fired. Subtle color and texture are created by trying various methods.
