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| Jim Malone |
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JIM MALONE, clay is an infinitely varied and mysterious element in
itself, and capable of infinite surprises,even to an old hand. It
is a a matter of being open to the possibilities,and taking new risks
in each cycle of making. As Jim's great teacher and friend Ewen Henderson
stressed, what is the point of re-exploring the same territory? In
Malone's case this questioning dialogue is manifested in a remarkably
free three-dimensional eye and an expansive use of glazes and slips
that become an extension of the clay, and not simply a covering. His
enviably relaxed throwing is part of a particularly attentive alliance
with the substances he uses, as is the remarkable spontaneity of his
tides of colour and incised drawing. Extract from an essay by David Whiting to accompany a solo exhibition by Jim Malone held at the Oakwood Gallery in 2000 |
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| BOTTLE
VASE TEAR DROP FORM An early bottle (1994) by Jim Malone. Made an fired at his Ainsable studio. Very good form inspired by Korean pottery of the Yi period. Decoration is a wax resist pattern. The over glaze is closely related to the much admired Japanese glaze kaki. Quite a rare piece by Jim. Personal marks inpressed into the outside of the turned foot ring. JM & A. Size, height 22.0 cm Ref: OC/JM-DB02 PRICE:  |
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