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Traditional Glazed ELI AKINS
WALDO STREET POTTERY Georgia, USA 2025 3 x 14 x 11 inches Stoneware Thrown, Altered, Hand Built Sprayed Layered Glazes "An Easy Oval with dynamically layered glaze. Balancing subtlety with depth through surface texture and contrast, I used satin or matte finishes accented with selective gloss highlights to echo the organic character of my preferred bonsai—native deciduous and broadleaf evergreen species. This approach reinforces a natural harmony between pot and tree, allowing the vessel to support rather than compete with the living form."
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A B O U T E L I A K I N S
Eli Akins has been creating ceramics—specifically for the art of bonsai—for over twelve years. He began with foundational classes at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, studying under instructors Glenn Dair and Lora Rust. His practice deepened through a mentorship with renowned American bonsai potters Ron Lang and Sharon Edwards Russell.
Eli’s passion for bonsai began early in life and evolved into a dedicated pursuit as an adult. Immersing himself in the bonsai world naturally led to a fascination with the containers that support and complement the trees. This interest was further nurtured by the extensive pot collection of his bonsai mentors, Rodney and Charlie Clemons of Allgood Bonsai, and the imaginative work of his cousin, artist Dedo Maranville. These influences helped ignite his journey into pottery and continue to inspire his creative exploration. Follow Eli Akins on these platforms: Instagram: www.instagram.com/waldo_street_pottery/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/WaldoStreetPottery Website: www.waldostreetpottery.com/ |
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