This is an Abstract styled pottery vase created by Roger Neufeld.
The piece features a striking ceramic vessel that stands out for its unique form and texture. Its exterior is a rough, sandy beige with pronounced grooves and lines that suggest a swirling, organic movement, almost like the surface of a weathered stone. The vessel narrows at the base and flares open towards the top, creating an abstract, sculptural silhouette that draws the eye upward.
Inside, a vibrant blue glaze offers a stark contrast to the earthy exterior, enhancing the vessel’s allure. The juxtaposition of the textured outside and the smooth, radiant interior invites close examination, suggesting themes of duality—perhaps representing the balance between nature and artifice.
The overall shape and finish suggest a contemporary artistic approach to pottery, emphasizing form over function. This piece could symbolize resilience, with its twisted design evoking the notion of growth and transformation in nature. Such interpretations highlight the artistry behind handmade objects, encouraging viewers to reflect on both the material and the message.
The piece is a thrown pottery piece that Roger has gone in and modified after getting a smooth shape. He has made the textured and differently glazed section reminiscent of an octopus, with tendrils and textures one would see from this creature.
Roger created this piece in 2025.
The overall dimensions of the pottery are 10 1/5" tall with a width of 5".