Aloe Vase

This vase by the South African ceramicist Margot Rudolph (b.1965) is inspired by the Aloe plant. It was created for the 2009 National Ceramics Gauteng branch exhibition and won a prize. Short Biography: Rudolph obtained her National Diploma in Ceramic Design at the Pretoria Technikon in 1986. She returned full-time to pottery and opened her own studio in 1996. Margot works mainly in stoneware. Her individual style embraces a distinctly African theme. She draws her inspiration from indigenous plants and textures, manifesting in vibrantly unique ceramic works of art. Margot has won an award on the regional ceramic exhibition and has exhibited on Regional and National exhibitions organized by the Ceramics SA, as well as various group exhibitions and solo exhibitions.