Earthfast Series - Red Moon Jar

Kate Lyons Miller creates vessels that embody a deep connection to place, inspired by the geology, mineralogy, ecology, and human history of Dartmoor. Her work, titled Earthfast: of the ground, reflects her exploration of the landscape, with each piece infused with ideas and emotions tied to the land.

Kate incorporates clays and minerals collected during her walks into the surfaces and clay bodies of her vessels, embedding the essence of Dartmoor directly into her work. These inclusions create tactile and visual narratives that map her relationship with the environment.

For Kate, each ceramic piece is "history in the hand," capturing the layers of time and memory held within the earth and offering a tangible connection to the natural world.

Dartmoor farmers and commoners practice swayling in late winter, the practice of burning back old vegetation to allow new to come through. I gather the ash to produce this rich yellow/orange glaze, producing a warm, glowing interior for the red moon. 

Terracotta with Ash Glaze

22x22cm