Curve & Color Medley I

Curve & Color Medley is defined by the dialogue between its sculptural form and its painted surface — a vessel whose gently undulating profile creates a natural framework for the sweeping brushwork that covers it. Bold arcs of color follow the curves of the clay, so that the painted composition and the physical form reinforce each other in continuous motion. Warm oranges, deep teals, vivid purples, and flashes of gold move across the surface in broad, confident strokes, each color asserting itself while yielding to the next. The interior glows with a warm luminous tone, anchoring the exterior's dynamic energy with quiet depth.

This piece is part of the Prism_Underwater collection, featuring Jean Elton's hand-painted surface technique in which individual brushstrokes of color are applied directly to the ceramic surface. Layered applications build depth and luminosity, each stroke adding translucent intensity to the composition. The result is a surface that appears to glow from within — color not sitting on the clay but emanating from it.

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.