Timothy Sullivan

It is increasingly important for me to think about my work holistically. As the surfaces became more important and complex, I initially felt the need to refine and simplify the forms to avoid conflict between the two. I am currently exploring surface development on more complex altered forms. I love the rich interactions and subtleties that can be achieved by layering and overlapping multiple glazes. I begin by glaze trailing to establish basic patterns and a framework for further development by airbrushing or spraying a number of other glazes. While most of my forms are wheel thrown, some are constructed on the wheel with a combination of slabs, coils, and hump molds. Handles are generally extruded, pulled, and carved. The work is reduction fired in a natural gas kiln to cone 10.