Lithium Crystal Bloom, Ceramic Painting by William Edwards

William Edwards produces hand made one of a kind ceramics that explore the alchemy of ceramic materials. Glazes create textured fields of color often reminiscent of nature. The natural phenomenon of the glaze creates a chaotic surface of patterns. Through the transmutation of chemicals the uncontrollable and unexpected occurs; instability creates a game of chance. Like the toss of a dice, a moment in time is captured. As a mark outgrows its bounds set by a brush, drips crawl and overtake a surface like oil slicks over the ocean. Within the kiln, each glazed work comes alive, seaming to have an innate sense of purpose. Then in an instant, all is frozen. What is left is a window chaotic patterns of uncertainty, irregularity and imperfection, a result of a vast set of circumstances. William received his BFA in sculpture from the historic San Francisco Art institute and his MFA from UC Davis. While at SFAI he became fascinated with Glaze chemistry and by the time he started at UC Davis he had eliminated all subject matter from his work. William's work has been exhibited at multiple galleries, fine art fairs and museums.