Light Blue Ash Carved VaseThis one of a kind piece by Hamilton demonstrates an inventive assembly process and strong textural expression. The lower body was initially thrown as a deep, narrow bowl. After firming overnight, a textured slab was applied across the bowls opening to form the sharply defined shoulder. Once the slab was set, a circular hole was cut at the center and a thick coil of soft clay was applied around the rim. The coil was then thrown upward to form the neck