Steve Irvine

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Some examples of Steve's fine tea bowls - click to enlarge

"A tea bowl is a fine example of the kind of continuum that is often seen in pottery, that moves through philosophy, art and science. The design of one often aims for a sophisticated simplicity — difficult to achieve! — that lends itself to quiet contemplation and appreciation of the piece. As well, the science of glazing and firing play a crucial role.
The diameter of most tea bowls relates to the traditional width of a rice bowl. By touching your thumb tips together, and your middle finger tips together, you make a circle about 11 - 12 cm in diameter — the width of many tea bowls. This size is comfortable to hold."

"It's important to find a happy balance between the kind of work that is done on a regular, weekly basis and those sorts of pieces which require much more time to complete. I always like to have a few pieces underway that are quite different from the mainstream of my daily work. Often, these will be handbuilt pieces which explore a new form idea and break away from the roundness of wheel work."

And, some examples of his handbuilt work.

                

            

 

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