Carved, Smoke-fired Squat Mini Vessel with Copper Leaf Detail by Katie Pruden

Carved, smoke-fired squat mini vessel with copper leaf detail

Height 7cm

Diameter 9.5cm

This contemporary ceramic vessel has been hand-built using a range of techniques including pinching, coiling and press-moulding. The surfaces are altered using carving before smoke firing.  It is decorative and will not hold water but is perfect to hold dried stems if desired.

This is one of 3 contemporary ceramic vessels the Bluecoat Display Centre currently has from the unique ceramic artist Katie Pruden - check out the other 2 and consider purchasing as a collection;

Carved, Smoke-Fired Mini Vessel with Copper Leaf Detail

Carved, Smoke-Fired Tall Pod Shaped Mini Vessel

"As a child, I spent summer holidays scouring Cornish beaches, collecting stones and pebbles that resonated with my personal aesthetic – drawn to their shapes, surfaces, colours, and textures. With my pockets overflowing, I unknowingly began a lifelong fascination with natural forms shaped by the elements. This early connection to the raw beauty of weathered landscapes remains the foundation of my work as a ceramic artist. 

My process is both meticulous and intuitive: surfaces are carefully smoothed, then punctuated with spikes or dimples, applied one by one to create a dynamic interplay of form and texture. Smoke firing introduces an element of unpredictability, allowing organic surface patterns to emerge, while copper leaf embellishments add warmth and vibrancy."