Celia Dowson Taroko Mist Bowl II
Dimensions: Ø 26cm x H 14.5cm
Materials: Glass
Method: Moulding and casting
Description
The ‘Taroko Mist Bowl’ by Celia Dowson is a captivating reflection of the fluid grace of water, seamlessly intertwining with the artistry and craftsmanship of glass. Like the serene flow of a tranquil stream, its green gradient exudes a calming presence, inviting a gentle touch to trace its surface, spotted gently with glass droplets.
Much like water’s natural ability to transition from sharp currents to smooth ripples, this work merges the contrasting elements of sharp, yet gracefully smooth curves. Its opening, wide and circular, stands strongly upon a smaller stem reminiscent of the depths of an ocean, though in a small and modest scale. Glass raindrops are suspended within the body, while the dimensions and unique form mirror the subtle variability found in water’s form.
This work is a silent, delicate harmony of artistry that mirrors the ever-changing nature of water. It captures a moment where form, structure and tone unite, akin to a stream, allowing viewers to contemplate the enigmatic flow of both water and art.
About the Artist
Celia Dowson is an artist whose ceramics and cast glass objects go far beyond their functional use. Celia graduated with a BA in Ceramic Design from Central Saint Martins in 2014, before receiving her MA in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art in 2018. Her work is currently on display in the permanent collection of the V&A.
Celia works with the different properties of glass and porcelain to evoke the movement of nature in different ways. Through marks and gestures, her porcelain vessels represent evolving landscapes, mountainscapes and seascapes. Her glass pieces vary in thickness, causing subtle gradations in colour. This reflects the colours, changing light and mystery of the natural world.
