Kent Harris

Kent Harris

Pots made with local materials and a clear purpose can achieve true beauty found most often in nature. The more pottery I make, the more my commitment to local materials grows. The local materials I use include a variety of clays and wood ashes. Blunging my clay body and preparing wood ash glazes are lengthy processes during which I become more aware of myself. Using clays and wood ash glazes allows me to create pots that reflect the natural beauty of their source, i.e., the earth and trees. To throw my pots I use a kick-wheel. The slow turning of the manual wheel leaves rhythmic lines in the clay, providing areas where the wood ash glaze will pool. Organic surface decorations achieved by texturing the leather hard clay create even more recesses for the wood ash to pool. I believe my pots are honest and full of spirit because of my materials and processes. -- Kent Harris

Extra Large Jug