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to Gerald Arrington Stoneware Ceramics

Each unique piece of ceramic art is a testament to the beauty and serenity of the river system, brought to life with meticulous craftsmanship and a deep reverence for the natural world.

I am drawn to the quiet beauty of river stones and driftwood, finding inspiration in their subtle colors and textures. My work often explores the theme of balance, creating pieces that reflect the natural world’s harmony. Through trompe l’oeil ceramics, I bring these elements to life, using clay to craft works that blur the boundary between reality and representation.

Trompe l’oeil (pronounced tromp loy) is a technique that “tricks the eye,” creating a hyper-realistic effect that invites viewers to question what is real and what is artifice.

I invite you to take a closer look, exploring the intersection of nature and creativity within my pieces.

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process

creating
a clay stone

I begin by shaping a closed form on the wheel, starting with a cylinder and then sealing the top. Once the form is closed, I apply bands of colored slips to create the striation patterns (see slideshow for step-by-step examples).

After removing the piece from the wheel, I allow it to dry slowly before starting the altering process. Through a series of drying stages and careful paddling with wooden tools, the form gradually transforms, taking on the organic shape and texture of a river stone. This slow, deliberate distortion infuses the piece with energy and life. The finished works evoke the layered beauty of sedimentary stones, shaped over time by heat, pressure, and the smoothing force of water.