Usha Khosla

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The inspiration for these vessels comes from the contrasts and vitality of the landscapes of the many countries which I have visited over the years. The colours and textures of the African and Australian landscapes have been particularly inspirational in my work.

The forms, which are hand-built by the coiling and slab methods are fired in an electric kiln to 1270°C. A grogged clay body is used to emphasize textures, which are further enhanced by slips, oxides and glazes. I usually work in a series of 5 or 6 pots, trying to depict a different mood in each one of them. Many pieces are fired several times with more oxides and glaze applied to get the required textural effect.

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11cm high.  Hand-built, coiled.  Bisque fired 1000°C, glaze fired 1260°C.  Half hour soak.  Slips applied to leather hard pot, oxides rubbed into textures.  Several layers of glaze applied on top. 20cm high.  Hand-built, coiled.  Bisque fired 1000°C, glaze fired 1260°C.  Half hour soak.  Slips applied to leather hard pot, oxides rubbed into textures.  Several layers of glaze applied on top. 23cm high.  Set of three twisted vessels.  Hand-built, coiled.  Bisque fired 1000°C, glaze fired 1260°C.  Half hour soak.  Slips applied to leather hard pot, oxides rubbed into textures.  Several layers of glaze applied on top. 26cm long.  Shallow dish on four feet.  Coloured slips rolled into a flat slab of clay and formed in a mould.  Glazed inside - food safe.
29cm high.  Hand-built, coiled.  Bisque fired 1000°C, glaze fired 1260°C.  Half hour soak.  Slips applied to leather hard pot, oxides rubbed into textures.  Several layers of glaze applied on top. 25cm high.  Hand-built, coiled.  Bisque fired 1000°C, glaze fired 1260°C.  Half hour soak.  Slips applied to leather hard pot, oxides rubbed into textures.  Several layers of glaze applied on top. 12cm high.  Hand-built, coiled.  Bisque fired 1000°C, glaze fired 1260°C.  Half hour soak.  Slips applied to leather hard pot, oxides rubbed into textures.  Several layers of glaze applied on top. 34cm high.  Two tall slab pots. Hand-built, coiled.  Bisque fired 1000°C, glaze fired 1260°C.  Half hour soak.  Slips applied to leather hard pot, oxides rubbed into textures.  Several layers of glaze applied on top.

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