Esker Vessel

Based in Belfast, Ceramicist Sara Flynn specialises in the creation of both porcelain and bronze sculptures. Her work adorns a plethora of public and private collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Chatsworth House in the United Kingdom, and Ireland’s Hunt Museum. An exploration of form and volume, this darkly-hued vessel reflects a deep understanding of porcelain. Cut and reassembled, sprayed with a manganese-rich glaze and then high-fired in a gas kiln, the process tests the porcelain’s limits to further underscore its beauty as a strong, robust material. The outcome delivers an exquisite colour and shape infused, as ever, with the artist’s deep affection for her material.