First Things
These works are the original experiments using multiple forms to create relationships. The volumes are similar but the balance shifts subtly. They trial the tonal possibilities of different clays, and ways of accentuating the surface with glaze and oxide.
Esther Neslen Ceramics
London, England
Dependent Forms 06, Photo: Esther Neslenw30cm, d20cm, h33cm. Earthenware, white glaze, cobalt oxide, clear glaze, jesmonite base.
Dependent Forms 11, Photo: Esther Neslenw33cm, d30cm, h38cm. Earthenware, vulcan black clay, white glaze, jesmonite base.
Dependent Forms 05, Photo: Esther Neslenw20cm, d20cm, h35cm. Earthenware, copper oxide, manganese oxide, clear glaze, jesmonite base.
Dependent Forms 03, Photo: Esther Neslenw30cm, d30cm, h46cm. Earthenware, cobalt oxide, clear glaze, white glaze, jesmonite base.
Complex Relationship, Esther NeslenRed earthenware with white glaze, white earthenware with iron oxide.62cm wide x 32cm deep x 60cm high.