Where Theory Ends

A few days ago, I posted about the difference between the sketch, as theory, and the piece as practice.

Of course theory only takes us so far:

The wreckage you see as the kiln opens is what is left of this.

The clay had been thoroughly wedged, so it was not an air pocket that exploded. More likely it was residual humidity which had nowhere to go… until the piece blew up.

I still have the sketches (remember that theory stuff?) So I’ll remake the piece, and fire it when the air is dryer.