This is an original clay artwork created by Cheryl LaRue of Grain Bin Pottery
The work is a tall, cylindrical ceramic vase with a striking aesthetic. The vase showcases a carefully crafted ribbed texture that encircles its surface vertically, creating a rhythmic pattern of grooves and ridges. This texture adds a tactile dimension to the piece while also catching light in varying ways, giving it depth and visual interest.
The coloration of the vase is a blend of dark tones—primarily a near black blue —with warm, golden-brown streaks that appear as irregular bands or waves traversing the surface. The interplay between the dark background and the golden streaks creates a compelling contrast, evoking a sense of natural beauty similar to wood grain or flowing molten metal. This coloration suggests a hand-glazed finish.
Combined with the textured surface and warm palette lends the vase a modern yet timeless quality. Such an object could function as both a decorative piece and a functional container, suitable for holding flowers or simply serving as an art object itself.
Symbolically, the vertical grooves might represent growth or elevation, and the warm tones, reminiscent of earth or fire, could connect the piece to natural elements. This vase embodies a harmony between form, texture, and color, inviting contemplation of both its materiality and its aesthetic presence in a space.
This work was created in 2024