Gertrude Graham Smith

Clay

Getrude Graham Smith Pottery
Bakersville, NC 28705

ggs@gertrudegrahamsmith.com
gertrudegrahamsmith.com

The movement and soft responsive feel of porcelain clay thrown on a potters wheel is celebrated in the vessels I make. My pots are animated by thoughtful and spontaneous manipulation of their forms, surfaces, and attachments. Handles sweep up and out from bellies and shoulders. Jars raised on feet dance in space. Scale and surfaces appeal to the human hand. In the kiln, flames filled with sodium decorate anticipated edges. I m looking for my vessels to bring joy with their use and presence, to be good companions for daily living. They truly come alive when they find a home with you.

With intention in the making, perhaps when a hand embraces a cup, a heart fills with compassion.