This one of a kind vase was built by hand through the coiling method. Rachel/Nkechi designed this vase to evoke a sense of two people trying to reach each other but being blocked by the space between them. The relationship between these two figures can represent any type of interpersonal relationship – between family members, friends, lovers, parents/children, or even the adult (present) self to the child (past) self. The vase is finished with an aged bronze glaze that has a rich texture and color pattern, with variegated green tones. The piece stands alone as an object without any flowers but holds water and is functional as a vase if desired.
I use the term “pottery” instead of “ceramics,” to describe my clay work, as the term conjures handmade, more ancient methods of clay art rather than modern or more refined techniques. I want to celebrate the human touch on the clay, and as such, my pottery has an intentionality in the imperfections. Since I have launched my work as a potter after my 2016 name change, this is the ONLY medium that is signed “ND” on the bottom of the work, to honor my legal name Nkechi Diallo. My fine art career in painting, drawing, cut paper, and sculpture began in my teens, and I continue to sign my birth name Rachel Dolezal, or “RD,” for those bodies of work, for continuity purposes. Each piece of pottery is hand made, dried, fired, glazed, and re-fired at cone10, which is the hottest kiln. The glazes chosen are food-safe, and these pieces may be used in the oven, microwave, fridge or freezer safely. This vase holds water and is functional as well as emotive and decorative.
Trying to Connect – Original Vase by Rachel Dolezal
$300.00
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Title: Trying to Connect
Dimensions: 6x5x3.5″
This one of a kind vase was built by hand through the coiling method. Rachel/Nkechi designed this vase to evoke a sense of two people trying to reach each other but being blocked by the space between them. The relationship between these two figures can represent any type of interpersonal relationship – between family members, friends, lovers, parents/children, or even the adult (present) self to the child (past) self. The vase is finished with an aged bronze glaze that has a rich texture and color pattern, with variegated green tones. The piece stands alone as an object without any flowers but holds water and is functional as a vase if desired.
I use the term “pottery” instead of “ceramics,” to describe my clay work, as the term conjures handmade, more ancient methods of clay art rather than modern or more refined techniques. I want to celebrate the human touch on the clay, and as such, my pottery has an intentionality in the imperfections. Since I have launched my work as a potter after my 2016 name change, this is the ONLY medium that is signed “ND” on the bottom of the work, to honor my legal name Nkechi Diallo. My fine art career in painting, drawing, cut paper, and sculpture began in my teens, and I continue to sign my birth name Rachel Dolezal, or “RD,” for those bodies of work, for continuity purposes. Each piece of pottery is hand made, dried, fired, glazed, and re-fired at cone10, which is the hottest kiln. The glazes chosen are food-safe, and these pieces may be used in the oven, microwave, fridge or freezer safely. This vase holds water and is functional as well as emotive and decorative.
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