Jean Elton Ceramics

The resulting shape makes a strong impression yet is both visually and physically light.

Jean elton ceramics.

Bold black and white contour vase ii by jean elton ceramic vase bold black and white contour vase ii by jean elton. The casting form is one piece which enables the final work to be cast without seams which often cannot be otherwise eradicated from the final form. A mostly self taught ceramic artist that has been working with clay for the past 30 years ms. We like to explore flowing dramatic shapes with either bright colors or elegant whites that make a unique design statement in discerning collectors homes or offices.

Jean elton studio we love making ceramic vessels that represent a break from symmetrical objects with earthy glazes yet retain a faint echo of functionality. Lois jean and william elton barker are the husband and wife team that combine their middle names to produce the studio name being convinced that jean elton is more artsy than the bill lois pottery company. After much hand sanding to create the final form this and related objects were. The original model for this shape was turned on a plaster wheel from which a casting form was made.

Aquarium ii by jean elton. Lois working on a beautiful vase. The black will actually be a metallic gold color so this is before the glaze firing. She received formal ceramic training at the university of hartford connecticut and also studied with wilhem and elly kuch in germany.

Jean elton hand crafted ceramic art design objects since 19886. They began referring to their joint efforts as a combination of their middle names jean and elton to form the jean elton studio. Black white sculpted portal vase by jean elton. The casting form is one piece enabling the final work to be cast without seams which often cannot be otherwise eradicated.

In this case a segment of a foam packing crate was selected as a model from which a ceramic mold was made. Mar 2 2017 with classic hues can be useds as an elegant vase or purely decorative as a standalone piece. Dec 11 2018 jean elton is the husband and wife team of lois jean and william bill elton barker. Jean elton s wall sculpture is another example of using found objects as inspiration for an artistic ceramic work see also jean elton s naples palm vessel.

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