Esias Bosch

The foundation years of South African studio pottery had three distinctive features: potters focussed on utilitarian ware, produced those with the high-temperature reduction technique, and made use of oil or wood-burning kilns. That was simply the way things were done. The times and technology permitted little indulgence in exploring new materials, techniques and artsy oeuvres. The pot as a pot, was the quest. The potter was consigned to the rank of craftsman. Pottery was exactly that……

The foundation years of South African studio pottery had three distinctive features: potters focussed on utilitarian ware, produced those with the high-temperature reduction technique, and made use of oil or wood-burning kilns. That was simply the way things were done. The times and technology permitted little indulgence in exploring new materials, techniques and artsy oeuvres. The pot as a pot, was the quest. The potter was consigned to the rank of craftsman. Pottery was exactly that……

The foundation years of South African studio pottery had three distinctive features: potters focussed on utilitarian ware, produced those with the high-temperature reduction technique, and made use of oil or wood-burning kilns. That was simply the way things were done. The times and technology permitted little indulgence in exploring new materials, techniques and artsy oeuvres. The pot as a pot, was the quest. The potter was consigned to the rank of craftsman. Pottery was exactly that……

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.

In the second half of the 20th Century, ceramic artists such as Tim Morris, Hyme Rabinowitz created pottery inspired by the Anglo-Oriental School.