Sunflower Lace
Artist: Karen Merkel
Ceramic bowl with crocheted lace doily imprint.
Sunflower Lace emerged from the delicate imprint of a crocheted doily, its intricate pattern pressed into a smooth slab of white stoneware clay. After cutting around the design and coaxing the clay into a soft, wavy bowl form, the doily was lifted away and washed so it could be used again without damage. Layers of black and sunflower glazes were then brushed on to highlight the pattern and the subtle texture left by the crochet work, while the back of the bowl was finished with a sleek, glossy black that grounded the entire form. From different perspectives, the bowl reveals new nuances—the raised pattern catches light in unexpected ways, the curves shift in depth, and the interplay of black and sunflower tones changes as the viewer moves. This idea of perspective underscores how seeing an object from multiple angles can deepen understanding and invite a richer appreciation of its form and intention. The bowl is food, microwave, and dishwasher safe. The size is 11.5" W x 3" H.
KM2560. IMG_9127.
$200.00