Plate and Pouring Vessel #03

I recently made a series of custom plates and pouring vessels for Chef @brianbarkr and the new restaurant at Perlee Vineyards in Oregon. Only three additional sets were made, which I’m now offering to anyone interested.
 
Each piece was created from a blend of wild clays, including clay gathered directly from the Perlee Vineyard estate. This was one of my first experiences incorporating clay sent by a chef and restaurant into the work itself — allowing the landscape to become part of the final piece. The result felt deeply connected to the place.
 
The surfaces were finished with a homemade transparent glaze made from natural materials including ashes and silica, allowing the texture and character of the wild clay to remain visible.
 
For me, the set feels perfect for a wild food salad with vinaigrette or infused sauces, though I’m sure Chef Brian Barker will transform them into something far more poetic.
 
Approximate dimensions:
Plate
• 6.5 inches diameter (16.5 cm)
• 1.25 inches tall (3.2 cm)
• Weight: 13.5 ounces (383 g)
 
Pouring Vessel
• 5 inches long (12.7 cm)
• Weight: 5.5 ounces (156 g)