John Kellum
My roots are as a potter. I love sitting at my potter’s wheel and creating. ere is a certain peace that in inherent in throwing on the wheel that has captivated me. Though my pieces are not “functional” I find myself often starting with classic functional forms and shapes.
Each piece starts as a wheel-thrown form. After the pot has hardened to a leather-hard state, I add slab-built pieces, hand alter, carve, pierce and add to the piece. I rely on my numerous years of graphic design experience to create a fluid movement and flow to the piece. I attempt to put the joy and passion I have for clay in to the each piece and like me the pots are whimsical and often slightly off-center.
To finish the pieces, I use the Raku firing process with a copper matte glaze as a dominate base. I am drawn to this firing technique because of its earthy feel, its immediacy and its serendipitous nature.
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