Portal to Gold III

Portal to Gold is defined by its sense of threshold — a ceramic form that presents itself as modest and cream-white on the outside, then opens to reveal an interior of pure, burnished gold. Each piece in this family is shaped differently, its particular contour determining how the interior catches and holds the light, but all share the same elemental tension: the quiet exterior and the luminous world within.

The Precis_Metallic&Cream surface treatment defines its pieces through contrast: a smooth, matte cream exterior — quiet, grounded, almost self-effacing — set against an interior finished in gold or palladium that catches the light and holds it. The two surfaces occupy different registers entirely, and it is the dialogue between them that gives each piece in this treatment its distinctive character: the restraint of the exterior makes the luminosity within feel like a discovery.

The work is fired first to approximately 1800 degrees F, after which any remaining fine alterations are made, and the surface treatment is applied by hand by the artist. A second firing to about 2100 degrees F completes the process, ensuring its durability and artistic integrity.

This piece bears the JeanElton signature on its underside and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), both of which display its catalogue reference.