{"product_id":"weeping","title":"Weeping","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis series of soda-fired vessels reflects a practice grounded in curiosity, experimentation, and a deep connection to place. Built through years of self-directed study and hands-on exploration, the artist's work embraces the inherent unpredictability of the firing process, where flame, atmosphere, and vaporized soda interact with the clay to create surfaces that cannot be fully controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle shifts in colour, texture, and movement emerge through firing. While rooted in the traditions of functional pottery, the work moves beyond utility alone, inviting attention to the material qualities of clay and the transformative nature of the kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing inspiration from the landscapes and waterways of northwestern Ontario and Manitoba, this series embodies a balance between intention and chance, craftsmanship and discovery. The resulting forms celebrate the unique character that emerges when material, process, and environment work together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIEFER FLOREAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086844191029,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5798\/8661\/files\/DSC02629.jpg?v=1783089797","url":"https:\/\/vesselsandsticks.com\/products\/weeping","provider":"Vessels + Sticks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}