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Helge Speth

All my pieces are hand-built, mostly pinched. I treasure the intimate spontaneity of this technique and like to observe the clay to see what it might suggest when I take a chunk into my hands. Much of my work resembles forms from nature with a close connectedness to the earth. Organic shapes often spark ideas which lead to pleasing forms with an expression of their own. During the process of making, I try to remain receptive to the coincidental changes of the developing piece, so that I might preserve a sense of spontaneous, free-form gesture that captures the essence of my inspiration. The Raku method, with its unpredictable effects of flame and smoke, can create magical results. Recently, I have begun combining pieces of found rusty iron and wood in my work. These are a perfect juxtaposition to the shimmering Raku glazes. It is a primeval aesthetic that I strive to achieve, a sense of raw and unadulterated beauty without frills.
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