Martin’s aim in crafting this porcelain vessel was to create a colour gradient ranging from black to white, without the usual warm tones of clay. The burnished vase combines fine white porcelain on grey grogged porcelain, with sections covered by Limoges black and white slip. This singular surface evokes different senses of rhythmic form, colour and materials.

Height 148 mm

This piece is one of Martin’s “Yellow” series. A fortuitous accident during the firing of this wheel-thrown vessel resulted in the bubble-like effect of the yellow glaze. The regularity of the bubbles and their vibrant colour make a strong statement and contrast with the earthenware surface left visible.

Height 157 mm

Martin’s series of black vessels draws its inspiration from Central African Dogon sculptures, with traces of ancient rituals and clear contours. Martin created a rough surface while shaping the vessel then pressed fire clay into it. The resulting rough and smooth textures react differently in the kiln, producing the final interplay of brown-black hues.

Height 395 mm

The bubble-like effect of this piece in Martin’s Yellow series was created by combining two glazes when firing the wheel-thrown vessel. The regularity of the bubbles and the vibrant colours of the glaze make a strong visual statement.

Height 172 mm

This is one of the “Heavy Weight” series, which was conceived to push the limits of vastness. The thick-walled wheel-thrown vessels, with different inner and outer shapes, are covered with two interacting glazes that mix glossy and crystal surfaces. The glaze flows down the exterior, where it is interrupted by several horizontal segments and becomes thinner on the edges. On the inner surface, always hotter in the firing, the glaze runs down to form a lake at the bottom.

Height 149 mm