The following work was completed between 1998 and 1999, and consists of paper clay slab technique using raku firing. The raku firing technique appeals to me because of it's immediacy from 950 degrees to hand held in 20 minutes. It comprises the four elements of earth, fire, air and water, in the process from start to finish.
The following 3 pieces were made for the Carnival Ware Exhibition, (as part of TAFE Mudlarks Exhibition 1999 Old Bega Hospital) based on Carnival Glass, using lustre glazes. From the first time I saw an oil slick in a puddle, I have been addicted to lustres. The glazes used on these pieces are Red Glass, and my own Bell Frog Green.
Crown Series I: Clown Crown, 1999. Moulded slab ware, with bells, plastic rings, sinkers, metal rings, and beads. 30cm x 30cm.
Box Series I: Magic Jack in the Box, slab box with sprigs, metal rings. 20cm x 20cm.
Burning Bowl Series II: Burning Bowl, Moulded paper clay raku, sprigs, chain, split pins.30cm diameter x 40cm high.
The following 3 pieces were made for the All Fired Up exhibition with Moira Turnbull and Jenny Mein - Spiral Gallery. The glaze is White Raku, and the works are moulded using plastic sieves and bowls.
Burning Bowl Series IX and X: Celtic Burning Bowl I and II, with chains and split pins. Height 60cm.
Burning Bowls Series IV, V, VI, VII. Heights varying from 30cm to 50cm.
barb troughear crowden - works in paper & paperclay raku
PO Box 440 Bega 2550 NSW Australia
0415273894
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