Ben Owen III's Aurora glaze represents a breakthrough in ceramic artistry, transforming each firing into a unique masterpiece. This Ringed Bowl showcases the glaze's remarkable sensitivity to kiln conditions and firing methods, creating striking variations in color and texture that make every piece distinctly one-of-a-kind. The unpredictable nature of Aurora elevates this bowl beyond standard pottery—it's a celebration of the creative interplay between artist intention and kiln chemistry that collectors truly appreciate.
Serving bowls have been a part of the home setting for thousands of years. Offering guests, family, or friends a treat or special food dish has been a long-standing tradition across many cultures that continues today. Dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Measuring 7”dia. x 6”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Aurora
Ben Owen III developed this stunning glaze over the summer of 2025. Resembling the dynamic flickers across the night sky resulting from the natural phenomena, aurora borealis, this glaze produces a display of color covering the spectrum of green and red.
Considered an "artistic glaze", Aurora can produce large sections of the turquoise-blue tones as if a curtain was being pulled across the surface of the pot. At other times, Aurora develops individual speckles of the green-blue color. The blushes of red hue develop from the smoke of the flame within the gas kiln, converting copper from green to red. Just as no aurora borealis effect will ever be re-created, no two pieces of Ben III's Aurora will ever be alike. A distinct and alluring glaze, Aurora will forever intrigue its owner.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2025).