Educatio Jean Burnett Ceramics

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Ceramics. It is one of the most moving and appealing subject matters the world has ever established. Not only can it be created by anyone or anything, but also it portrays stories, hold messages and hidden meanings, carries mystery, mirrors history, and contains the essence of the creator’s truth. It is a subject matter that can be analyzed, admired, critiqued, and cherished simultaneously. Ceramics is one of the most influential subject matters the world has ever been able to express.
One of the greatest characteristics of ceramics is the mystery it compasses. I, for one, am enthralled in ceramics that contains disfigured forms and glazes that are unique to the creator which is why I chose a piece by Jean Burnett. She has been a potter for 17 years. She is an artist whose art is displayed at Clayspace in Lisle. Clay Space was conceived by a small group of people who formed a bond while taking continuing …show more content…

Another reason as to which I love her piece was because the title was named Hot Chocolate Pot. had a few pieces that could be considered as a collection. The ceramics appears to be about 12 inches and displayed on a wooden column block.
Jean first throws her pieces first and then manipulates the forms into what she wants. She has gradually picked up her signature style. Other potters have influenced her throughout her years of pottery. A few of the ideas were inspired from Bill Vandilver for her split/separated rim. Pete Pennell gave her the idea for the long spout.
The glazing part of her piece was the best part. I absolutely love how she experimented with each of the glazes. She uses three different glazes. She first uses charcoal glaze over dips, the bottom side, and handle. She then sprayed hill crystal magic and ten-tone glaze and fired it at cone 6. To achieve the matte look she fire oxidation electric at cone 7 and allows it to slowly cool to get the results she

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