Vessels of the Seasons

Thrown Stoneware, Ceramic Glazes

Main: H: 4.25" L\W: 9.5"

Spring: H: 2.5” D: 3.75” L(with handle) 5.5"| Summer: H: 3.5” D: 4” L(with handle) 5.75”

| Fall: H: 3.25” D: 3.25” L(with handle) 5.25" | Winter: H: 3.25” D: 4” L(with handle) 4.5”

As an artist, one of my common themes is using the 4 elements in wester culture; Air, Fire, Earth, and Water. These can also be symbolised in the 4 seasons, as with this set of cups and pouring vessel. I wanted to keep the contrast yet bring all for contrasting points together. To effectively achieve this, I chose to make a pouring vessel with 4 handles and 4 spouds, each section corresponding with a mug. Each mug has its own story too, showing a progression of growth and change from season to season.