Erosion Jar 32

This dark earth-coloured vessel was hand-shaped from a solid block of clay, which was stretched by making a hole and then pushing the clay outwards. The stretching breaks open the clay structure and creates surface patterns very similar to those naturally occurring in the land around us. Patricia aims to achieve natural surfaces on a controlled form. The textures are inspired by patterns found in the landscape where she lives, formed by the effects of humans, animals and the climate.