Gastropod Fu

Harris’ ceramics are semi-fictional representations of the artifact, translating a sense of mystery and exoticism — as well as intricate beauty in design — to representations such as “Gastropod Fu”. A use of clay to represent metalwork developed from a technique known as reduction cooling, where the glazing process is bypassed to leave an sharp and rough exterior surface that appears akin to wrought iron. Such a transmutation offers the chance for reinterpretation and recharacterisation of ancient symbols Harris lifts from specific reference points, giving them contemporary logic.