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Utsuwa II

Utsuwa II is part of the Utsuwa series for which Carme used refractory clay. Inspired by basalt stone, she stained the vase's surface with manganese in order to achieve an even black colour. Intuition was her main tool, guiding her to prioritise pure and simple forms and emphasise the texture and tactility of the material.
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Carme Balada
Barcelona, Spain
Carme Balada knew from an early age that she wanted to use her hands to express herself. However, she wasn’t sure which craft to pursue until she disc ...
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