Balscadden Bay II, Howth
Made with seaweed from Balscadden bay in Howth, a popular swimming spot in Dublin.
Irish manufactured solid wooden box frame measures 25 x 25 cms
Image 1 shows the actual artwork (circular tile measuring 9 cms diameter approx) and image 2 shows the type of framing.
To make this artwork I roll out white earthenware clay by hand on my work table and cut the slab of clay into tiles. Next I print fresh seaweed that I have collected into the clay, arranging each frond slightly differently. When the tile is dry I biscuit fire it to 1000 degrees celsius in my trusty electric kiln. It comes out of the kiln a pure white and then I handpaint it using purples, reds and blues before glazing it. Finally the tile is ready for the final firing, the glaze firing which reaches a temperature of just over 1100 degrees celsius.
As each artwork is based on real plants they are seasonal, one-offs and momentoes from the area they were gathered in..
