Tinta Pendulum
A calligraphic orbit of outlined stoneware.
The Form: A central, circular plate balanced by two vertical forms. The Tinta Pendulum utilizes the contrast between off-white stoneware and a bold, hand-painted black border. The line is gestural, with an undulating thickness and carries the unique character of the brush. It is a drawing that has moved into three dimensions, favoring organic asymmetry over a perfect circle.
The Spirit: Tinta is the whispered line. This piece represents the moment a sketch becomes an object. It is a glyph for the body, designed for the wearer who values the energy of a hand-drawn mark and the space it creates.
The Making: Each component is hand-built and hand-cut from stoneware slabs. I apply the underglaze line to the raw clay, allowing the hand to dictate the rhythm of the border. Because these are shaped and painted without molds, every Pendulum is a singular specimen with its own proportions and character. The Pendulum is an art object for the body and should be treated as a precious heirloom.
The Details:
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Dimensions: Main plate approx. 3.25" x 3"; vertical plates approx. 1.5" x 2.75"
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Weight: Approx. 2.8 oz
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Hardware: Double-strand black Japanese waxed cotton cord.
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Adjustability: Signature ceramic slider bead; approx. 16.5" cord lengths.
The record of the hand
Cloud Commons is a practice of slow, technical discipline. Every artifact is born from the earth, either wheel-thrown or hand-built ensuring that no two pieces are identical. These are records of a moment spent at the wheel or at the table, made to be handled, lived with, and kept for a lifetime.