Limited edition TAME BEAR

Edit Szabo created her Traditional Limited Edition series TAME BEAR to exploit the technical possibilities of ceramics in attaining the highest quality. The limited series will consist of 12 unique pieces. Each piece will be created using a different open-firing technique with a traditional historical precedent. The goal of this limited-edition series is to keep a balance of traditional ceramic methods and contemporary impresses. No.1. WHITE - TAME BEAR - The Art of Flames and Ashes The first BEAR was fired using a traditional wood-fire technique at the workshop of my friend the ceramic artist Júlia Néma (www.nemajulia.com), following her specialized technical guidance. Her kiln was designed by the famous kilnmaster Frederick Olsen. The preparation was extensive, with testing many glaze types to learn the character of the kiln and finding the best glaze for my original conception. This delicate wood-fire technique allows for special firing effects. Flames saturated by acacia ash paint the surface of the glazed TAME BEAR. Here, the angles and direction of the flames, combined with falling ashes, highlight undetected details of its shape. In the last stage of the wood-fire process, the clay body transforms to a translucent and soft material responsive enough to take the chemical change from the acacia ash. Ultimately we used a temperature of 1320 C in the kiln.