{"product_id":"kevin-berg-signed-studio-art-pottery-12-drip-glaze-terracotta-vase-33ddf9f9","title":"Kevin Berg Signed Studio Art Pottery - 12\" Drip Glaze Terracotta Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-thrown vessel is a signature work by Kevin Berg, a studio potter whose work explores the intersection of raw earth and volatile mineral chemistry. Known for his \"High-Contrast\" aesthetic, Berg’s pieces are increasingly sought after for their marriage of traditional ribbed terracotta and experimental, multi-layered \"Lava\" glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist \u0026amp; Process\u003cbr\u003eUnlike mass-produced ceramics, this 12-inch vase was created through a labor-intensive, multi-stage firing process. Berg begins with a wheel-thrown terracotta body, leaving the lower third unglazed to showcase the rhythmic \"finger ridges\" of the throwing process—a nod to the artist's hand.\u003cbr\u003eThe crown is then layered with a complex series of reactive glazes. Achieving this specific \"Oxblood\" red alongside iridescent purple and frothy seafoam green requires precise temperature control; these colors often \"burn out\" or turn muddy if the kiln fluctuates by even a few degrees. The result is a fluid, organic \"glaze flow\" that captures a moment of liquid movement, permanently frozen in glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e• Maker\/Artist: Kevin Berg (Signed on base)\u003cbr\u003e• Year Made: Late 20th Century \/ Early 2000s\u003cbr\u003e• Materials: Glazed Terracotta \/ Studio Clay\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 12\" H x 5\" W (at shoulder) x 3.5\" D (base)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The interior is fully glazed, making it water-tight and functional as well as decorative. The artist's incised signature is clear and legible on the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214822400181,"sku":"V2","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_047e786a-a65a-448b-b58a-352203b89668.jpg?v=1788581226","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/kevin-berg-signed-studio-art-pottery-12-drip-glaze-terracotta-vase-33ddf9f9","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}