Serving Bowl on Pedestal #2

Serving Bowl on Pedestal #3  | Strahan Clarke

Strahan Clarke emphasises the versatility of handmade craft with this dual-component work. Designed as a flexible set, the serving bowl and its architectural pedestal function as a cohesive monument or as two independent, utilitarian objects.

The bowl features a cool, misty grey glaze with a subtle, undulating rim that highlights its hand-formed origins. Beneath it, the pedestal is a masterwork of texture, finished in a heavily variegated rust and grey surface.

The deep, geometric impressions of Clarke’s bespoke stamps wrap the base, providing a rugged, earthy contrast to the bowl’s smoother interior.

By allowing the bowl to be removed from its "throne," the artist invites a playful, evolving interaction it can serve as a central dining piece or stand alone as a sculptural plate and a decorative tile.

This pairing is a celebration of the thoughtful ritual, where the transition from display to use is as considered as the form itself.

Approximate Dimensions:

Width - 250mm x Height - 190mm