The form of a vase, its shape & structure, is arguably the most important design element
Form is the foundation upon which a successfully designed vessel rests and much consideration goes into developing a form. When we talk about pottery forms, we refer to the base as the "foot"; the mid portion of the vessel is the "belly"; the upper part is the "shoulder"; and the rim is the "lip". Beyond this terminology, we often talk about more subtle considerations. For example, bottle shaped forms can seem intentionally "humble", or tall forms may require a more "elegant line" along the edge in order to be successful. At other times certain designs are stubbornly "clunky" or "unrefined." Creating well designed forms is a sublime endeavor that requires constant attention from the potters. At Ephraim we take great pride in our pottery forms and we hope that this insight into our discourse allows you to appreciate the design element of form more fully.
Will you be in the Pasadena or LA area next weekend? Ephraim is exhibiting at the LA Pottery Show and we would love to see you. We are debuting many new pieces - lanterns, one of a kind pieces, and size variations on our classics. Its going to be a great show!
Did you notice the beautiful photographs of our pottery in the last Studio Collection catalog? These are the product of the newest member of Ephraim Pottery, Nicole Cooke. Nicole comes to us as a professional photographer with additional skills in interior design, set design, and graphic design. Her creativity in showing our work, whether through photographs, store displays or ad designs, reflect her refined aesthetics. We are so pleased with Nicole's portrayal of Ephraim pottery to the outside world and so glad to welcome her to our gallery and studio.
