Jose Drouin
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Artist’s
Statement
My
work
consists
of
two
interdependent
parts.
On
the
one
hand,
as
a
craftswoman,
each
day
I
wedge,
throw,
shape,
glaze,
trim
and
fire
my
pieces.
On
the
other
hand,
underlying
this
daily
work
is
a
long
quest
nourished
by
the
hope
that
I
can
create
living
objects
in
which
other
human
beings
can
see
themselves,
living
traces,
a
familiar
presence.
My
main
sources
of
inspiration
are
forms
evoking
other
cultures,
as
well
as
human
and
animal
figures.
I
hope
that
the
piece
of
my
pottery
you
purchase
will
bring
you
enjoyment
for
a
long
time
to
come.
Raku
Technique
Raku
is
a
centuries
old
firing
technique
developed
by
the
Japanese.
The
pieces
of
pottery
are
fired
outdoors
in
a
kiln
fueled
by
wood
or
propane.
The
pieces
are
heated
very
quickly
to
the
red
hot
stage
and
while
the
glaze
is
still
molten,
they
are
pulled
out
of
the
kiln
and
into
the
air.
The
iridescent
colors
and/or
crackle
surfaces
are
a
result
of
the
chemical
reaction
of
the
glaze
materials
oxidizing
when
the
posts
are
removed
from
the
kiln.
To
stop
the
oxidation
process
and
control
the
surface
effects
and
colors,
the
pots
are
then
places
in
a
pit
or
container,
covered
with
combustible
materials
and
sealed
airtight
with
a
lid.
This
is
called
a
reduction
atmosphere.
This
reduction
of
oxygen
stops
the
flaming
and
produces
thick
black
smoke
which
permeates
the
clay
body
and
produces
the
unusual,
spontaneous
surface
effects.
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