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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Thor Holvila
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Andy Pearson
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Tom BendaThor Holvila, finished by Tom Benda
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D2292I was fortunate to be able to buy one of these fantastic pieces. The glazes came out perfectly from the Raku firing.
The shields of St. George represent the 2019 creative experience Triskele had in England. This pot is also especially important to me, as I watched it being made and filmed part of the process. 12 x 6.2cm |
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Andy Pearson
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Tom Benda
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(see D2292 above) The pots were an outstanding success and I was fortunate enough to be able to buy one of these historic pieces, and another was made for me as a gift! .. These potters share a close bond and are some of the friendliest, nicest and most humble people you could meet.
An exciting Raku fired edition was also made LIVE on the Triskele Facebook page!
An exciting Raku fired edition was also made LIVE on the Triskele Facebook page!
