Geoff Picket is one of my favorite Georgia potters. This may be because he fires with wood or because he apprenticed in England in the '70's and I enjoy the English ascetic. I love the look and feel of this mug, and face it the feel is very important in a mug. I have actually handled many mugs that Geoff has made and this one feels the best to me. I like that about a potter since we all don't have the same size hand and since people hold mugs differently.
Pete Pinnell has a great video about his thoughts on cups. It's worth a listen, you can find it
here.
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Future Relics Gallery
Thanks for the link, I'll check it out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful form! And that surface looks so ancient and now!
ReplyDeleteLinda - it's about 20 minutes long but really worth the time.
ReplyDeleteSusan - welcome to the blog, I hope you continue to join the conversation. This form is beautiful and so is the surface, it's a mug you really want to hold. Geoff did well.
you know Geoff! He is more than a favorite potter he is an old friend here.
ReplyDeleteWe met Geoff in the late 70's and have been friends ever since. He lived with us in 1981-82 for a bit while he got his student visa.
And yes he makes wonderful pots-talented and sharing person.
Thanks for bringing him up!
I can see why this would be a favorite. I love the shape! When I am looking for other peoples pottery I always know when I know which piece is for me. There is always a connection. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteActually, I don't know Geoff, but I am a fan of his work and would love to meet him one day.
ReplyDeleteRegi- It's true about the connection, sometimes that's the first thing I notice when looking at pots.