09/06/2026
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available at stockroom
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ELLA BENDRUPS
Visible Vapour #10, 2022
keanes white raku, barrel fired with copper carbonate, red iron oxide, walnut shells, corn husks, banana peel, salt and organic combustibles, renaissance wax finish
17.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 cm
Constructed using coils, her simple forms serve as a blank canvas for the unpredictable and expressive patternation achieved through the alternative technique of barrel firing. A mixture of organic materials was supplemented with chemical compounds to encourage rich warm tones to transfer to the works during the firing process alongside the typical greys and blacks from the smoke. The elemental nature of this process has an appeal that transcends time and continues to inspire fascination in modern audiences. Ella’s reinterpretation of ancient forms and firing techniques for this collection extends the current governing theme of her practice, which is to produce innate forms refined for a modern context.
Ella Bendrups is a ceramic artist who creates innate forms refined for a modern context. Ella’s practice explores ancient clay and stone artefacts and their ability to transcend the times and cultures in which they were created. She embraces the expressive nature of hand-building, pinching, coiling, and carving clay to highlight the maker’s touch.
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