{"product_id":"alexandra-howie-half-draped-bouquet-vase-sculptural-vase","title":"Alexandra Howie — 'Half-Draped Bouquet Vase', Sculptural Vase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hand-formed vase is built using the coil technique, featuring a sculpted surface that is partially draped-an intentional gesture inspired by classical sculpture. Referencing marble figures and the elegant tension of necklines and folds, the form explores what is revealed and what remains concealed. Made from smooth white stoneware and finished with an icy shino glaze, a subtly frosted, blue-tinged surface with the characteristic soft, textured sheen and gentle speckling of traditional shino. Watertight and easy to clean with warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Howie is a ceramic artist based in Melbourne\/Naarm. Alexandra uses clay as her primary medium—creating hand built, sculptural vases. She is driven by a fascination with the materiality of clay and its potential to evoke movement and mimicry. Her process is as much about intuition and spontaneity as it is about technical skill.  In her latest pieces, she delves into themes of drapery, masking, and the nuances of perception, crafting functional vases that invite viewers to consider what is hidden and what is revealed. Alexandra showcased her work at the 1000 Vases exhibition during Paris Design Week in September 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine white stoneware,  \u003cspan\u003eIcy Shino Glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 18 x 11 x 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandra Howie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226594722010,"sku":"C-ALH021","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0033\/5002\/files\/301_Fresh_Product_C_Armstrong_2026.jpg?v=1773288124","url":"https:\/\/shop.craft.org.au\/products\/alexandra-howie-half-draped-bouquet-vase-sculptural-vase","provider":"SHOP@Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}