Tidal Rise 12" Vessel by Denyce Fine Art

A quiet moment of motion captured in porcelain.

The Tidal Rise Vessel is a one-of-a-kind sculptural form inspired by the upward movement of water—where tide and air meet in a soft, unfolding gesture. The flared rim opens like a wave in bloom, while layered blue and sea-glass tones move across the surface, evoking depth, current, and shoreline.

Handmade Craftsmanship

Each piece is entirely handmade. Beginning with a foundational form, porcelain clay is carefully shaped and refined, allowing the movement to emerge organically. The surface is finished with layered glazes that flow and break uniquely in the kiln, ensuring no two pieces are ever alike.

Note: This vessel is not watertight and is intended as a sculptural object or for use with dried arrangements.

Details:

• Handmade porcelain vessel
• One of a kind
• Approx. 12” tall x 6” wide
• Not watertight
• Signed by artist

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. Then 24 to 30 hours in the kiln at 1945 degrees for the bisque fire, which allows me to start my glazing process once it comes out.

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. Then, once completely dry, it goes back in the kiln for 24-30 hours at approximately 2400 degrees. Only the first fire is 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!"