Richard Lang

Alfred Station, New York, USA

Title: Thrown, Altered, Pierced Vase Form

Year of Creation: 2011

Glaze: Chinese yellow, red iron overspray, glass additions, cone 9 reduction propane fuel

Clay Body: Stoneware

Dimensions: Height 24.25 inches, Width 8 inches

Artist's Statement: I enjoy making forms such as this with the intent of expanding the idea of traditional vase forms. This piece can be either indoors or outside as a garden accent. The piercings add to the interest of the inside of the form and let light become part of the form.