Tall Black Bandaska Matte Vase by Dechem Studio

Tall Blue Bandaska Matte vase by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 9 x H 31 cm. Materials: glass. Available in 4 sizes: D15 x H25/ D18 x H24/ D9 x W31/ D22 x H33 cm. Available in blac...

Medium black Bandaska matte vase by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 15 x H 25 cm. Materials: glass. Available in 4 sizes: D 15 x H 25/ D 18 x H 24/ D 9 x W 31/ D 22 x H 33 cm. Avail...

Big black Bandaska matte vase by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 18 x H 24 cm. Materials: glass. Available in 4 sizes: D15 x H25/ D18 x H24/ D9 x W31/ D22 x H33 cm. Available in bla...

Medium Blue Bandaska Matte vase by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 15 x H 25 cm. Materials: glass. Available in 4 sizes: D 15 x H 25/ D 18 x H 24/ D 9 x W 31/ D 22 x H 33 cm. Availa...

Big Blue Bandaska Matte vase by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 18 x H 24 cm. Materials: glass. Available in 4 sizes: D15 x H25/ D18 x H24/ D9 x W31/ D22 x H33 cm. Available in blac...

Big Bandaska Postmodern vase by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 15 x H 25 cm. Materials: glass. Available in 2 sizes: D15 x H25, D22 x H33 cm. Another version of the highly succes...

‘Tall Lily Vase’ is a unique porcelain sculptural vessel by the British artist, Vivienne Foley, which has been released from her own personal archive of artworks. Vivienne Foley is based in Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so much more. From dramatic structures to gentle sweeping curves, Foley's inherent understanding of porcelain is more than evident and testament to her patience with this most difficult of materials. Having worked with porcelain for over 5 decades, it is Foley’s dedication that gives her such sensitivity towards her medium. This combined with her expert glazing and acknowledgement of this material’s vast history, results in very fresh and modern works that equally pay homage to what has gone before. Flower forms, poppy heads, bracts and petals translate into foliate rims and sinuous necks, carved and pleated or swept into a spiral. A contemporary marriage of craft, history and nature. In her own words: “As a professional potter I have been producing thrown porcelains for over fifty years and so logic would dictate that I have ‘seen it all, done it all’ by now, but on the contrary I still continue to be challenged and interested. The technical frustrations and the uncertainty of results all seem worthwhile when one opens a successful kiln firing. The heart leaps! I have never been afraid to push my materials to the limit, to accept failures and to follow trails, but I am always excited when basic techniques and familiar methods result in something new. My primary interest is in ‘form’ and in finding solutions for what I call ‘damp engineering’. The comparatively non-plastic nature of porcelain dictates my having to join sections together, but a form must ‘flow’ and construction methods should not be obvious. Over the years I have fired every sort of kiln and dallied with glazes, spending untold hours testing and rejecting, but since I now work in a small space I find simple black and white glazes and slips are less distracting and best enhance my forms. I am not influenced by any particular thing – rather, I am interested in everything; always looking for quality and workmanship. I love all aspects of the design world from architecture to textiles. Museums, galleries and exhibitions are my addiction, with photography and the natural world a constant inspiration. My travels to China and my ongoing study of Chinese ceramics have also been an enduring theme and I have been lucky enough to handle and photograph some of the world’s great collections” Foley has a global following and is represented in private and public collections world wide. Public Collections and Acquisitions National Museum of Ireland, Dublin • Limerick City Art Gallery • Ulster Museum, N. Ireland • Crafts Council of Ireland • Centre of Ceramic Art, York Museums Trust • Southampton City Art Gallery • Leeds Museums & Galleries • US Ambassador to Ireland, Jean Kennedy Smith • President Hillery of Ireland • President Mary Robinson of Ireland • Prime Minister Charles Haughey of Ireland • President Hertzog of Israel • Prime Minister Keating of Australia • Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia • US President Bill Clinton and Hilary Rodham Clinton • Royal Household, Sweden • Nancy Soderberg • President Jacques Chirac of France • Irish Embassy, Berlin • Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados • Ford UK, London • Four Seasons Hotel, Amman, Jordan • Rolex...

Two elongated sculptural Studio Pottery vases, of which one with double neck, are made on the turning wheel and partly hand sculpted. They are glazed in blue and brown over flowing glazes. They are sculpted by M Fisher...

Cutout is an aesthetic research on metal shapes that have been “cutted out” from other projects. The variable and free geometries, due to the previous processes, give the sign to each new piece. Abandoned forms come back to show themselves in a new life. No more matter in excess but form and essence. Cutout V02 is made off 4 mm sheet metal. The vase is no longer just a container for flowers but becomes a dynamic and harmonious sculpture. Each piece is made in Italy, welded and finished with care by master craftsmen. "We create experiences between art, communication, culture and design. We give value to research and time, creating unique and innovative processes. We explore the concept of beauty. We shape new visions. Form, matter and content, communicate each other evolving into new and contemporary...

Cutout is an aesthetic research on metal shapes that have been “cutted out” from other projects. The variable and free geometries, due to the previous processes, give the sign to each new piece. Abandoned forms come back to show themselves in a new life. No more matter in excess but form and essence. Cutout V01 is made off 4 mm sheet metal. The vase is no longer just a container for flowers but becomes a dynamic and harmonious sculpture. Each piece is made in Italy, welded and finished with care by master craftsmen. "We create experiences between art, communication, culture and design. We give value to research and time, creating unique and innovative processes. We explore the concept of beauty. We shape new visions. Form, matter and content, communicate each other evolving into new and contemporary...

Cutout is an aesthetic research on metal shapes that have been “cutted out” from other projects. The variable and free geometries, due to the previous processes, give the sign to each new piece. Abandoned forms come back to show themselves in a new life. No more matter in excess but form and essence. Cutout V03 is made off 4 mm sheet metal. The vase is no longer just a container for flowers but becomes a dynamic and harmonious sculpture. Each piece is made in Italy, welded and finished with care by master craftsmen. "We create experiences between art, communication, culture and design. We give value to research and time, creating unique and innovative processes. We explore the concept of beauty. We shape new visions. Form, matter and content, communicate each other evolving into new and contemporary...

Cutout is an aesthetic research on metal shapes that have been “cutted out” from other projects. The variable and free geometries, due to the previous processes, give the sign to each new piece. Abandoned forms come back to show themselves in a new life. No more matter in excess but form and essence. Cutout V04 is made off 4 mm sheet metal. The vase is no longer just a container for flowers but becomes a dynamic and harmonious sculpture. Each piece is made in Italy, welded and finished with care by master craftsmen. "We create experiences between art, communication, culture and design. We give value to research and time, creating unique and innovative processes. We explore the concept of beauty. We shape new visions. Form, matter and content, communicate each other evolving into new and contemporary...