TRISKELE 2019 - England Edition
Three of Europe's best bonsai potters unite
The Triskele group was created in 2016 by three great friends and incredibly talented potters; (left to right) Tom Benda of Sansai Bonsai Pots, Thor Holvila of Holvila Bonsai Pots, and Andrew Pearson of Stone Monkey Ceramics. All of whom are members of the European Bonsai Potter Collective, and have profiles on this site.
To the left is the 'Triskele' stamp, a Celtic symbol representing; progress, unity and cycles. The 'Brothers in clay' decided to each create raw pieces in their own clays, which would later be embellished, finished and fired in the styles and kilns of another of the Triskele Group. A truly unique and innovative set of pieces were thus created.
To the left is the 'Triskele' stamp, a Celtic symbol representing; progress, unity and cycles. The 'Brothers in clay' decided to each create raw pieces in their own clays, which would later be embellished, finished and fired in the styles and kilns of another of the Triskele Group. A truly unique and innovative set of pieces were thus created.
Once every year Tom Benda, Andrew Pearson and Thor Holvila meet up to make an edition of just a few pots together which will be named and stamped after the country they choose to work in.
In 2019 it was hosted by Andrew in the picturesque county of Kent, also known as the garden of England. The 2019 collection was inspired by the St. George's Cross of England as reflected in the bold and detailed works.
Each pot body is made by one of the potters, then another of the group adds feet, detail and glaze finishes. The pots bears the Triskele stamp, in addition to the two specific potters involved.
This series is still in the making, however I went along to get some video footage of these masters at work!
In 2019 it was hosted by Andrew in the picturesque county of Kent, also known as the garden of England. The 2019 collection was inspired by the St. George's Cross of England as reflected in the bold and detailed works.
Each pot body is made by one of the potters, then another of the group adds feet, detail and glaze finishes. The pots bears the Triskele stamp, in addition to the two specific potters involved.
This series is still in the making, however I went along to get some video footage of these masters at work!
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The pots were made over the past few days and re still under construction.
** Tomorrow (Thursday 27th June however, an exciting Raku fired edition will be made LIVE on the Triskele Facebook page! **
Here is a glimpse of things to come ...
The results will be outstanding...
** Tomorrow (Thursday 27th June however, an exciting Raku fired edition will be made LIVE on the Triskele Facebook page! **
Here is a glimpse of things to come ...
The results will be outstanding...
Thor Holvila
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Andy Pearson
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Tom BendaThor Holvila, finished by Tom Benda
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Andy Pearson
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Tom Benda
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The pots are still being made and once finished will be sold off.
Tomorrow (Thursday 27th June however, an exciting Raku fired edition will be made LIVE on the Triskele Facebook page!
One not be be missed!
Tomorrow (Thursday 27th June however, an exciting Raku fired edition will be made LIVE on the Triskele Facebook page!
One not be be missed!
Further works by these potters is available from the EBPC at www.EuropeanBonsaiPotterCollective.com