Irene Ives

I employ a variety of handbuilding techniques and Cone 6 oxidation or alternative firing processes to produce decorative and functional ceramic pieces. My work is about texture, patina, erosion, accretion -the pieces are imperfect, and irregular, reflecting the ever-evolving surfaces and forms found in nature. I continue to be fascinated by the archival qualities of clay and the relationship between this medium and humans over time. My process purposefully includes evidence of the maker’s hand and I strive to create pieces that beg to be touched and handled.