BUDWEISER

When I first saw this covered box form, I have to admit, my mind went to that "base-place" where I immediately thought of the old Budweiser commercials. I just couldn’t help it, I am a product of too much TV, particular music and popular food. This wonderfully animated covered gecko box was made by Bruce Cochrane and Zsuzsa Monostory; Bruce threw and built the covered box form and Zsuzsa hand-sculpted the pair of articulated and expressive gecko to go atop the piece. The surface seems (?) to be composed of two sprayed on glazes creating a vivid and inviting texture with a Shino glaze interior liner and then was wood fired, somewhat gently to not over burden the surface with ash and obscure the details. This covered box is a wonderful and whimsical collaboration between to individuals steeped in clay, one more architectural in orientation and the other focused on three-dimensional animation and bringing the beating heart of her subjects to life, together the combo culminates in near perfection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ4NAgPG61I