Strata Vessel #18

$700

Layers of ash glaze and kaolinitic clay yield a tawny matte finish to complement a minimalist shape. Handbuilt with clays sourced from the rich geologic landscape of Minnesota, Mitch Iburg crafted the piece to honor both tradition and diversity. Each a unique manifestation of the native landscape, Atrio offers a limited selection of Iburg’s sustainable artistry. For optimum utility, the artist suggests placing a glass in each vessel as the foraged clay contains excess sand, making it not entirely waterproof.
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Handmade in Minnesota

The Brand

Mitch Iburg’s studio practice is influenced by the earth’s geological record - specifically, as a manifestation of its ability to remember, rewrite, and inevitably forget the history through which it was formed. Translating this concept into his work by using foraged clays, stones, fossils, and glacial debris as tools for re-framing the volcanic eruptions, ancient seas, and ice sheets that have shaped the landscapes around him. Researching the diversity of Minnesota’s geological past has inspired a way of making that both embraces and challenges conventional ceramic traditions. In an effort to promote various materials along a spectrum of art forms, Mitch’s work frequently shifts between vessel, sculpture, and two-dimensional formats. Each body of work conveys a unique dialect within the larger language of geological history. Collectively, he views each series as a specific resolution to the tension between artistic intent, ceramic tradition, and the intrinsic properties of natural materials.

Dimensions

8" H x 8.5" W

Materials

Foraged clay, sand and stone, finished with layers of ash glaze and kaolinitic clay slips.

Care Instructions

Wipe Clean with a dry cloth.
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Strata Vessel #18

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Atrio Los Angeles
8888 Washington Blvd, Suite 100
Culver City, CA 90232
424-766-1633