Thrown and turned bowl with a ring of clay thrown onto the bottom to create pedestal, hand cut into geometric shapes, the spiral additions are hand cut and applied in the leather hard stage. The inside decoration is a Clarice Cliff inspiration, the outside has celestial bodies. The pedestal itself reminds me of the plinths elephants stand on in the circus.
 
I began making highly decorated bowls and vases and wanted to add more dimension to them with elements coming off the surface (spirals, leaf shapes, wings, etc.) Also the idea of something holding up and presenting the bowl appealed to me so I began with the idea of women holding up the central nude. This has evolved into other elements holding up pieces; i.e. elaborate banisters, circus type plinths, etc.
 

Bebin Cypher

"Planets with Art Nouveau inside" Pedestal Bowl

Artist:  Bebin Cypher
Materials:  High fired porcelain / hand decorated with high fire under glaze colors on top of a cone 9 clear glaze
Size:  9 inches high (229mm) X 13 inches diameter (330mm)
Date:  Winter 2000
Artists mark:  Raised shell stamp, signed 'Bebin' and dated
Edition:  One of an ongoing series
Catalog ref:  Bpb003
Estimated delivery time:  3 - 12 months dependant upon schedule
Notes:  Each of these nude pedestal bowls is made individually; a similar work can be commissioned
Price:  POA (This example has been sold)
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