Horsehair pottery.
$1,200.00
Custom Order1 in stock
Ask the ArtisanThe Wild Thing #4 vase is a raw, evocative masterpiece, capturing the untamed power of the wilderness in ceramic form. This tall, stately vessel is a fusion of sophisticated craftsmanship and primal energy, destined to be the focal point of any collection.
Artistic Craftsmanship:
This vase is more than decor; it’s a piece of art that embodies strength, motion, and the compelling spirit of the American West. The Wild Thing #4 is perfect for those who seek to infuse their space with powerful, authentic character.
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.
