Midnight SurgeSculpture by Denyce Fine Art

Midnight Surge Sculpture by Denyce Fine Art

One-Of-A-Kind Sculptural Piece

Product Details

• Material: High-quality porcelain clay
• Dimensions: Approx. 11.5" x 10" x 5.75"
• Handmade: Sculpted and glazed by artist Cori Denyce in her Oklahoma studio
• Finish: Hand-painted glazes with unique brushwork and depth
• Functionality: Perfect as a decorative sculpture or centerpiece

The Process

Written by the artist, Cori Denyce:

"I use high end/high fire porcelain for my pieces. They are fired in a five-foot by three-foot kiln up to 2400 degrees multiple times. I could fire them 4 or 5 times to get the look I’m going for.

My bowl/sculptures are created by hand. They are not thrown on a wheel but actually hand created and left to dry for up to three weeks (10-14 day average) before they can be moved to the kiln for the first firing.

• First Firing: 24-30 hours in the kiln at 1945 degrees for the bisque fire, which allows me to start my glazing process.
• Glazing Process: Most people glaze once, maybe twice. My process can take three, four, and sometimes five times to achieve my unique results. Each time requires 6-8 layers of glaze that must dry between coats.
• Final Firing: Once completely dry, it goes back in the kiln for 24-30 hours at approximately 2400 degrees. Only the first fire is at 1945 degrees.

When I sit down with my clay or stand up to glaze, I tend to go with the flow. Sometimes I almost feel like I’m speaking to the clay or the glaze and asking it what it wants to be!"