Square Ceramic Bottle with Salamanders

Chris Bing and Jan Wax, hand built square bottle with two salamanders, approximately 14 inches high by 6 inches wide by 5.5 inches deep. Celedon, tenmoku, red glazes. One-of-a-kind. Chris Bing and Jan Wax have been working together as collaborative artists for more than 20 years.  Jan throws both porcelain and stoneware on the wheel, and Chris adds sculptural details to the forms, and also hand-builds.  The creation of one of their pieces includes choosing the right shape for the sculptural forms, deciding how to glaze the piece, and firing the work.  Their work is fired to cone 10 in a propane gas kiln, so it is both decorative and functional.  The glazes reflect their interest in Asian ceramics, and include celadon, tenmoku, and copper reds.  Chris and Jan feel that they have successfully developed their own personal style, while working within an ancient tradition.  Chris has always had a deep interest in the natural world, and has collected dozens of field guides for inspiration.