This is thin-walled asymmetric open bowl.  The bowl is made from Native clay and the top is polished in a circular manner.  The exterior is polished. The piece was fired to a black coloration. There is pinon pitch on the back of the plate.  The shape of the piece is inspired by classic “serving bowls”.  It is exciting to see an artist find inspiration in the historic work, and, using the same clays, create something so dynamic.  Vessels such as this find strength in their traditional techniques yet are refined in a modern manner.  The jar is signed, “Jared Tso”.

THE CONFLUENCE OF TRADITION AND MODERNITY: The Ceramic Art of Jared Tso