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| The Finished Meteor Bowl Sculpture, Wall Mounted |
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| A Potter's Slip Buckets |
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The Simple Slip Bucket
Like many people, photos of ceramicist Peter Voulkos at work fascinated
me. Voulkos was not only a great artist, but a great showman as well. Photos of him at the wheel generally showed a ceramic
slip bucket – not metal, not plastic. – A simple thing that sent a significant message: What other material would
a real potter use for his slip bucket? So, like generations of potters before
me, I made a bucket for my own use. I like my clay bucket. When I did a throwing demonstration for a school class, the
kids and adults commented on the clay bucket with appreciation. Lately, I realized that my bucket could be improved. So, I
made another one, taller, with loopy handles. It goes beyond utilitarian and has a liveliness that entertains me. Mary has
somehow got the idea that these slip buckets would make a great flowerpot, and I have to make more for her.
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