Richard Orient

Pond Vase

2025

Artist Statement on ceramic work: I am fascinated with clay and the myriad of possibilities in form and surface that are possible with ceramics. A diversion from my painting studio...

Artist Statement on ceramic work: I am fascinated with clay and the myriad of possibilities in form and surface that are possible with ceramics. A diversion from my painting studio...

Artist Statement on ceramic work: I am fascinated with clay and the myriad of possibilities in form and surface that are possible with ceramics. A diversion from my painting studio...

Artist Statement on Ceramic work: I am also fascinated with clay and the myriad of possibilities in form and surface that are possible with ceramics. A diversion from my painting s...

This glazed porcelain vessel by Jon Puzzuoli features a warm earth-toned palette with a crystalline glaze which creates the aesthetic of light blue "crystals" over the surface of the piece. It has a wide, curved, dark umber-toned neck. The artist's stamp is located at the base of the vessel. Crystalline glazes are special ceramic glazes in which zinc-silicate crystals grow inside the glaze while it is still very hot. The crystals begin as microscopic seeds in the glaze, which form in random numbers and locations. When the kiln is cooled to the proper temperature, crystals start to grow. In order for crystals to grow, the glaze must be very fluid. Much of the glaze runs off the vessel during the firing into a catch basin...

Glazed ceramic. Hand built, large-scale vase. Light blue glazed interior and textured exterior. Artist-signed on underside.

This ceramic vessel sculpture by Jon Puzzuoli is made with glazed porcelain. It has a vibrant red and cream palette, with a round body and a fluted neck. The piece has a raku finish,...

This glazed porcelain vessel features a bright turquoise form which fades to a white crystalline drip, and cascades over a faded blue base. The wide neck and lip are charcoal grey. Jon Puzzuoli...