ABOUT CELTICPOTS
Triskelion Symbol
The Celticpots logo pre-dates the Celts and it’s called “Triskelion (AKA the Triskele or the Celtic Spiral).” The Celts adopted this symbol as their own as they believed everything of importance came in threes. There are various interpretations of this symbol but I have chosen the one which represents strength, progress and moving forward. The infinite flow of the symbol where there is no start or ending is represented in each piece through design, carving and decoration.
Style
The style has evolved with the exploration of various throwing techniques from North Carolina, UK, France, Italy and Asia. Added to this is my upbringing in the Irish landscape, with its Celtic symbolism.
Having created my own “Slip” colors and introducing them into all my pieces allows me to achieve a contemporary and abstract surface design to each piece, bringing a sense of fun and wonder to each pot.
Function & Color
Each pot is fired to cone 6 (~2200F/1200C) in an electric kiln. All pots are functional in nature and food safe. Unique Slip color formulas have been created and used to give a contemporary and abstract feeling. The hope is to add interest, conversation and enjoy using each piece.
Influences:
The main influences in my pottery comes from our daily use of pots from our favorite potters over the years;(Ben Owen III, Suze Lindsay, Mark Peters, Ruggles & Rankin, Marty Fielding, Jeff Osetreich, Linda McFarland, Judith Duff, Mark Hewitt, Jug Town, Kings Pottery, John Vasquez. I have studied techniques of Walter Keeler, Richard Phethean, Bernard Leach and Francoise Dufayard. Add to this where I live in the mountains of N.C. and being raised in Ireland, it all comes out in the pot.!