Raku, a unique firing process

The Japanese word Raku, roughly translated, means contentment, enjoyment and pleasure. It was a process of firing used to produce work of refined simplicity for the Zen Buddhist tea ceremony in the 13th century. The technique was Americanized by Paul soldier, who developed post-firing techniques in the 1960's. This is a very spiritual process because it combines the earth, wind and fire.

Artist statement:

My work consists of hand built and wheel throuw clay pieces. Some pieces are individualized with texture and augumentation or combined with geodes or crustals, creating unique one of a kind works of art.

Raku lantern

Raku Pottery

Raku