David Zarovny (b. 1989) Ficus Well , 2019 High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic 38"W x 38″D x 26"H, ~250lbs Private Collection

David Zarovny (b. 1989)
Ficus Well, 2019
High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic
38"W x 38″D x 26"H, ~250lbs
Private Collection

I constructed a form to support the wet clay and utilized chain cranes to move the work.

I constructed a form to support the wet clay and utilized chain cranes to move the work.

This piece used over 400 pounds of wet clay. It had to be made 15% larger than the final size to accommodate shrinking and the clients ficus.

This piece used over 400 pounds of wet clay. It had to be made 15% larger than the final size to accommodate shrinking and the clients ficus.

The complexity of getting the lift into position was barely possible. The legs of it straddled the concrete under the kiln car with 2 inches to spare on either side. The gas pipe hanging above was also considered and carefully avoided during the pla

The complexity of getting the lift into position was barely possible. The legs of it straddled the concrete under the kiln car with 2 inches to spare on either side. The gas pipe hanging above was also considered and carefully avoided during the placement.

The night before the entire piece was single fired.
The night before the entire piece was single fired.

Normally, clay is fired at a lower temperature first in order to crystalize it so it may be handled and glazed. Glaze is a water based solution, and water causes dry unfired clay to slake apart and disintegrate. I was able to glaze this unfired by setting up a temporary spray booth upstairs in the loft. Moving this was an supersize in gentle yet forceful maneuvering.

Note: the legendary Peter Volkous did not glaze fire his own work. He would bisque fire them in Berkeley, then ship them across the country to another fellow with a wood kiln for final firing.

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David Zarovny (b. 1989) Ficus Well, 2019 High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic, 38"W x 38"D x 26"H, ~250lbs Private Collection This was a commissioned piece for a private Carmel residence. They asked for a large scaled planter for their indoor Ki

David Zarovny (b. 1989)
Ficus Well, 2019
High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic,
38"W x 38"D x 26"H, ~250lbs
Private Collection

This was a commissioned piece for a private Carmel residence. They asked for a large scaled planter for their indoor King Ficus plant, inspired by Peter Voulkos. The new 40 cubic foot kiln at the Potters’ Studio has made it possible for me to accept large scale commission work. Contact to discuss large scale ceramic sculpture for indoors or outdoors.

David Zarovny (b. 1989) Ficus Well , 2019 High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic 38"W x 38″D x 26"H, ~250lbs Private Collection

David Zarovny (b. 1989)
Ficus Well, 2019
High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic
38"W x 38″D x 26"H, ~250lbs
Private Collection

David Zarovny (b. 1989) Ficus Well , 2019 High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic 38"W x 38″D x 26"H, ~250lbs Private Collection
I constructed a form to support the wet clay and utilized chain cranes to move the work.
This piece used over 400 pounds of wet clay. It had to be made 15% larger than the final size to accommodate shrinking and the clients ficus.
The complexity of getting the lift into position was barely possible. The legs of it straddled the concrete under the kiln car with 2 inches to spare on either side. The gas pipe hanging above was also considered and carefully avoided during the pla
The night before the entire piece was single fired.
firing 8.jpg
David Zarovny (b. 1989) Ficus Well, 2019 High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic, 38"W x 38"D x 26"H, ~250lbs Private Collection This was a commissioned piece for a private Carmel residence. They asked for a large scaled planter for their indoor Ki
David Zarovny (b. 1989) Ficus Well , 2019 High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic 38"W x 38″D x 26"H, ~250lbs Private Collection

David Zarovny (b. 1989)
Ficus Well, 2019
High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic
38"W x 38″D x 26"H, ~250lbs
Private Collection

I constructed a form to support the wet clay and utilized chain cranes to move the work.

This piece used over 400 pounds of wet clay. It had to be made 15% larger than the final size to accommodate shrinking and the clients ficus.

The complexity of getting the lift into position was barely possible. The legs of it straddled the concrete under the kiln car with 2 inches to spare on either side. The gas pipe hanging above was also considered and carefully avoided during the placement.

The night before the entire piece was single fired.

Normally, clay is fired at a lower temperature first in order to crystalize it so it may be handled and glazed. Glaze is a water based solution, and water causes dry unfired clay to slake apart and disintegrate. I was able to glaze this unfired by setting up a temporary spray booth upstairs in the loft. Moving this was an supersize in gentle yet forceful maneuvering.

Note: the legendary Peter Volkous did not glaze fire his own work. He would bisque fire them in Berkeley, then ship them across the country to another fellow with a wood kiln for final firing.

David Zarovny (b. 1989)
Ficus Well, 2019
High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic,
38"W x 38"D x 26"H, ~250lbs
Private Collection

This was a commissioned piece for a private Carmel residence. They asked for a large scaled planter for their indoor King Ficus plant, inspired by Peter Voulkos. The new 40 cubic foot kiln at the Potters’ Studio has made it possible for me to accept large scale commission work. Contact to discuss large scale ceramic sculpture for indoors or outdoors.

David Zarovny (b. 1989)
Ficus Well, 2019
High Fire Metallic Glazed Ceramic
38"W x 38″D x 26"H, ~250lbs
Private Collection

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