Chevon Parker
Albury High School
Forming Functional Forms
Ceramics
White pottery clay, clear glaze, photos
I started wheel throwing at the beginning of year 11 and committed myself to exploring different forms, joining methods and surface qualities. I was able to throw finer pots the more I worked on the wheel. Inspired by Clarice Cliff, I started noticing the art deco style in the architecture of the Albury buildings. Gwyn Hasson Pigott inspired my surface decoration and the display of my work. I felt that the simplicity of the glaze makes the viewer focus more on the form than the decoration. Functionality is an important aspect of my work, making the audience question whether it can be used or not. The photos were used to explore the 3 dimensional aspect of the work.