Artist Statement
I had been making functional clay pieces and sculptures for seven
years when I discovered raku firing techniques and fell in love. I
love the hands-on intimacy of raku. I make something out of mud and
the fire makes it beautiful while I watch. I'm a voyeur peeking in
the kiln, fascinated by the flames licking each pot. I'm a fire bug
caught by the bright orange clay sparking under my iron tongs.
And when the flames have died, I thrust my hands into burning embers
to pluck my secret love from the smoke and ashes. So now I must
confess, I'm a raku artist!
Contact information
Margaret Griffin
phone: (919)-362-6312
www.untamedclay.com
