Over
the years, I have created quite a few trailed and carved slipware that
represents various classical history and stories, maxims, quotations, etc.
stemming from a misspent youth watching movies, reading sci-fi, fantasy and
history. Relying on classic slipwares from all the way back to ancient Greece
and somewhat more recent age of Thomas Toft, the decorations and design are
only limited by one's imagination and enthusiasm. Illustrated is a small bowl
part of a series of carved slipware that illustrates individuals or moments in
history; this particular one of a noble Spartan warrior on his way to
Thermopylae. Simply executed and surrounded in a key-fret border the use of
black slip and a rich terra cotta harkens back to the red or black figure
pottery of ancient Greek art. Among the other images that I completed are
figures and characters like Zeus, a Conquistador, a Landsknecht and several
others. These were quite fun to create and with just a few details, I think it
brings the images from history to life.
"Go tell the Spartans,
stranger passing by That here, obedient to their laws, we lie." Simonides
of Ceoas (556BC - 469BC)
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