Horsehair pottery.
$1,250.00
Custom Order1 in stock
Ask the ArtisanCapturing the ethereal beauty of the open grasslands, “Prism of the Prairie” is a breathtaking display of fine ceramic craftsmanship and organic artistry. Hand-thrown and kiln-fired, this urn-style vessel showcases the striking horsehair raku technique, where strands of natural hair carbonize against the glowing clay surface to etch bold, smoky plumes and delicate carbon webs into its warm, sand-toned body.
Adding a layer of opulent texture, a wide band of intricate, raised floral scrollwork wraps around the belly of the vessel, evoking the timeless elegance of classic Western tooling. The piece is crowned with a fitted dome lid, topped with an exquisite cut-crystal glass knob that catches light like a gemstone sparkling under a vast prairie sky. “Prism of the Prairie” stands as an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind treasure, perfect for bringing elegance, history, and radiant character to any art collection or home space.
I was raised on horseback in a small mid-western town in Iowa where I was shaped by the western way of life. While in the second grade, I started barrel racing which led to competing and eventually winning championships. I’ve trained horses and coordinated national sponsorships for the World Toughest Rodeo. I learned how deep the human heart and the horse are connected.
I also raised five kids. I taught them the value of a hard day’s work and how to dig into the richness of life. I feel this richness in clay. Something special happens when I dig into a block of clay and start preparing it for the wheel. The clay is shaped by compression while it is in motion. Much like the refined, precise control I feel in the motion of my horse, a force of nature takes over and I am merely a channel for the creative spirit of a higher power, something greater than me.
My focus is to celebrate the horse and western lifestyle through clay and handcrafted pottery. I use clay, literally earth and fire, as the canvas to represent the forces of nature that connect nature and horses with humans. Most often, a horse’s hair is burned into my pieces creating bold, unique black lines. With that I feel the spirit of the animal becomes part of the vessel.
When it comes to life, I am all in. I am dedicated to nurturing my love of horses, creating art through clay and being an inspiration to my family.
