Baker Artist Portfolios

A variety of cups.

A variety of cups.

Wheel thrown teapots wood fired in a two chamber noborigama style kiln. Stoneware with slips and glazes. Range in size from 8 to 16 inches.

Wheel thrown teapots wood fired in a two chamber noborigama style kiln. Stoneware with slips and glazes. Range in size from 8 to 16 inches.

With this recent line of work I am merging my sculptural imagery with my functional wares. The body of the vessel is thrown with either slip cast additions or carved symbols.

With this recent line of work I am merging my sculptural imagery with my functional wares. The body of the vessel is thrown with either slip cast additions or carved symbols.

All the work are wheel-thown and hand-carved porcelain with celadon glazes fired in gas reduction atmosphere up to 2350F.
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Design and function of the work are influenced by my heritage. Porcelain and translucent glazes, such as celadon, historically sustain the value and also suggest the fascination toward elegance and beauty. In the forms of function, I always reference what I saw on the table as I grow up, the seasonal dishes served, and even the relationships with user/viewer. Through the search of my personal identity in the process of making objects, I project myself in the designs of the surface referencing ones from Art Nouveau.

Making functional objects is satisfying and rewarding on many levels, not to mention fun. All of these pieces were made from a high fire stoneware clay.

Making functional objects is satisfying and rewarding on many levels, not to mention fun. All of these pieces were made from a high fire stoneware clay.