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 placed 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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