OFF THE WALL

Illustrated is a long, footed tray form by NC potter; Bruce Gholson. The motif is a slinky, sinister looking wolf like creature that is portrayed in a dark black glaze that is a bit mottled and has a texture to it as opposed to being flat black. The central image is framed in a wild copper and copper red glaze that shows tons of effects and visual textures right up to the edges of the tray which break to a more traditional Shino style glaze when it is put on porcelain. I apologize that this isn't the greatest photo as it was taken right off the wall where the tray hangs over a door frame where the light wasn't that great but I think you get the idea. It is a very evocative piece and makes for an interesting if not ominous warning to all those that shall enter or perhaps it is just a very nice piece that was in need of a space to hang. I'll go with the latter.

"I fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts."  Virgil