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Britt Thorp

Thank You for Today

Clay and Glaze

Variable Dimensions

Food and pottery are inseparable. They are symbiotic catalysts that connect us. As a chef and ceramic artist, I elevate and personalize the dining experience. My goal as a maker is to craft ceramic objects and culinary dishes that serve as a conduit for conversation, interaction, and celebration. The work is part bystander and part active participant, advocating for slow time and adding a layer of meaning and pleasure to daily life.

Using a specific geometric language, I make functional forms that allow the viewer a moment to slow down and appreciate the intricacies of life. The handmade objects I craft reside in the background until used, then reveal themselves in our quiet times and communal gatherings. They enhance the simple act of refueling the body and in turn, nourish the soul.

My relationship to making is deeply personal, as is one’s relationship to a good handmade cup. It is held in your hands and touched to your lips. It has the power to transcend its function and universally connect in profound ways. The work I make stands firmly in opposition to disposable culture and celebrates the importance of handmade utilitarian pottery. Historically, pots have always told stories and through use and ritual they become important markers of time. Well used pots show scars and imperfections; they inform those who engage them about beauty and care. Much like life itself, the practice of being a potter provides a sense of joy, wonder and loss. The objects I make bring focus to this intimate intersection between art and life.

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