Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Stained Ceramics: Bethan Laura Wood

With the cup moving from the table to the shelf, the focus of ceramic production has shifted from utilitarian to decorative. The art market’s continual search for perfection has stripped bowls, cups, and plates of their personal history. 
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 British artist Bethan Laura Wood has designed her bone china cup series titled Stain to improve through use. Each cup is treated so that areas are susceptible to stain in a predetermined pattern. Through use, the pattern is revealed and the user’s individual drinking habits are built up over time.

~ excerpted from Perfection, Repair, and Use by Megan Fizell 



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