Wood-fired Wild Clay Guinomi 13 by Anthony Gaudino

Wild Washington clay, all natural fly-ash glaze. Guinomi is a Japanese term for a type of sake cup. 

"Using wild clay connects me to the locations where I collect the material. Each location that clay is collected in provides a completely different clay, making every piece truly unique. I think “tsuchi-aji” (clay-flavor) is a great term, and it strongly describes the wild foraged clays unique physical properties and its connection to the location of collection. It can be difficult to find clay that can withstand the intense heat and reduction atmosphere of a wood fired kiln, thus making the pieces all the more special. Wild clay is still very much alive; it hasn’t been commercially processed (not having all its unique characteristics and qualities removed and homogenized for the sake of consistency)." - Anthony Gaudino

Size : 3'' x 1.5''H

Olalla, WA

About the artist: Growing up in the Pacific Northwest enabled me to invest time in exploring and  connecting with nature. Clay has always aligned with my passion for the outdoors. I recently built a small studio and a large wood-fire “train” kiln in the Puget Sound on the Kitsap Peninsula. I am eager to continue exploring the use of local materials in my firing and making processes. The objects of our daily rituals interest me the most. Common utensils can evoke so much that is sometimes inexpressible about our connections as human beings. I believe the meditative qualities of form have the ability to connect us all.