Material Girl

The successful combination of ceramics and metal, both characterized as hard materials, poses a significant challenge. The process entails first using large-scale soldering to affix a metal rod to the ceramic bowl. Then, a cold connection technique is utilized, where the rod terminates with a threaded component, securely anchoring it to the ceramic base. The creation of the bowl itself follows a meticulous labor-intensive shaping process. To ensure the bowl's safety for food, I then plated it with a thin layer of tin.

2023
Porcelain, underglaze, glaze, luster, tin, brass, copper
5.25” x 5.25” x 7.5”