Tall Naked Raku Vase

20 x 15 x 15 cm

ceramic

This stunning tall vase is crafted with the naked raku method, where the pots are coated in a thick slip, fired in a special raku kiln, removed when they reach the top temperature and placed in a lidded bin filled with combustibles. As the bin fills with smoke the slip cracks, letting some smoke onto the surface of the pot and resisting it in others. After cooling, the remaining slip is removed, leaving an organic pattern of smoke lines. It is a labour intensive process that creates something unique each time!

Coralie Triance has been working with clay in the early 1970’s. After a year in Europe in 1969 where she was exposed to many different forms of art she was drawn to the arts and craft movement that was exploding on the West Coast. She joined a class the Vancouver School of Art. Her first instructor was Hiro Urakaimi. Who was a major influence for young potters in Vancouver. In the mid 1980’s the Potter’s Guild of BC opened The Gallery of BC Ceramics on Granville Island. It is here where she began to promote the work of BC ceramic artists. She has worked with of many leadings ceramic artists, gaining knowledge of the seemingly unending techniques used by very talented people. After several years of managing the gallery it was time to move on and explore her creative talents. She attended Capilano College where she studied with another BC great, Sam Kwan. Her love of clay endures. She continues to explore the endless possibilities clay offers.