Matthew Blakely
Edinburgh Moon MB280Y260
This stoneware jar is entirely created from clays, rocks, and minerals that Matthew has collected from individual locations. His work immediately connects one with the geology and landscape of Britain.
The jar is wheel-thrown and fired in a wood kiln. Edinburgh rock glazes made using local igneous rocks, white sandstone and basalt from Arthur’s Seat.
£1,098.00 PRODUCT CODE:MB280Y260
Signed:
Signed
Height:
20 cm
Width:
20 cm
Materials:
Stoneware
Firing Technique:
Wood
Technique:
Thrown
SOLD
About this maker
Matthew’s work explores the links between ceramics and geology and place, making pieces entirely from geological samples that he has collected from specific locations around the country, and that illustrate the ceramic qualities inherent in these materials.
