I love the idea of the city as an ecosystem, one where humans and nature grow and move amongst wifi signals, transport networks and constructed landscapes.

Hand built from strips of clay, this vessel was constructed, painted and finished by hand, giving it a unique stature which echoes both human and architectural form.

The intricate surface is built up from layers of painted slips, underglazes and glazes in a range of vivid tones and tells stories of the city, its colour, its people, its texture and energy.

After the first firing, I add further detailing with gloss and celadon glaze brush strokes, enhancing the colour and depth of the surface. Glaze fired at 1260 degrees, glazed inside with a transparent gloss.

17cm tall approx