Faculty Mentor
Stephen Heywood, MFA
Faculty Mentor Department
Department of Art, Art History and Design
Abstract
This piece consists of a series of individually shaped bottle forms, connected by a shared base and continuous surface. It is influenced by repetition, using similar forms differing in shape, height, and proportion to create unity and visual balance. The repetition of related shapes creates visual rhythm, while the differences between them add interest. This contrast between balance and variation reflects my interest in exploring how uniformity and difference can exist in a single object. I threw seven individual bottle forms on the wheel and arranged them in a straight line to highlight the contrast between the linear arrangement and the roundness of each form. The piece was then glazed and fired in the reduction process. While the work is cohesive, each bottle maintains its own distinct character.
I am a UNF student majoring in applied ethics philosophy with a minor in painting, drawing and printmaking. I recently began working with ceramics, and this new direction has heightened my interest in the fine arts. I have found that exploring multiple disciplines has enriched my creative process and deepened my appreciation for the arts. I plan to continue my education in the fine arts and further explore ceramics in the future.
Recommended Citation
Patel, Prathna Nirav
(2025)
"Blue Bottle,"
PANDION: The Osprey Journal of Research and Ideas: Vol. 6:
No.
1, Article 10.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/pandion_unf/vol6/iss1/10
