Genie Bottle #2 in Cobalt Crystalline, 12.25"h (Ben Owen III) Pottery Bats and Ash glazes blended with

and Ash glazes blended with the iron and mica in the clay create a completely individualistic finish

Ash glazes allow us to “let the kiln be the paintbrush” by relying on the wood-firing process as the glazing agent

Ben Owen III often gathers ideas from the natural environment around him and this vase reflects that organic influence

in the early 1990’s while in college at East Carolina

The Cobalt Blue glazes were applied to the piece prior to loading the kiln

Genie Bottle #2 in Cobalt Crystalline, 12.25"h (Ben Owen III) Pottery Bats and Ash glazes blended withBottle forms have been a favored shape for centuries. A challenging but rewarding form to create, bottles are one of Bens favorite pieces to make on the potters wheel. Traditionally created for the strict purpose of containment, today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate, decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. This beautiful bottle will hold water for a few fresh flowers while also serving a stunning centerpiece by