​Tom Benda - Czech. 

Tom Benda has mastered the art of creating superb classical style pots with his own unique contemporary twist. His pots are often technically very tricky, yet still quite simple aesthetically, with clean lines and smooth curves. 
Tom has been practicing bonsai since 1990, and only in recent years has he been creating pots - with incredible effect!
With a 122cm wood fired kiln, and aspirations for a larger one, Tom has the ability to create larger pieces than most, with some unique glazes that are unattainable in a gas or electric kiln. ​​​

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Tom Benda - Unglazed pots           
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D540 - 

A fantastic round semi cascade pot, which has been hand manipulated and pulled to give precise cureved segments, which alternate in height to provide the feet. A wonderfully innovative and clever design.
The crack you may have noticed - a good friend dropped it on the wa back from Noelanders, but Tom was good enough to make a replacement for him (D753). This will be fixed once I complete a course in 'kintsugi' - the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold.
​16.5cm (w) x 7cm (h)
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D539 - 

A beautifully formed round semi-cascade pot, with highly detailed sculptures of repeting shells in relief; which also act as the feet. The time and dedication put into this pot is evident in the superbly executed finish.
​14cm (w) x 7.5cm (h)

D753 - 

​16,5cm (w) x 7.2cm (h)
A fantastic round semi cascade pot, which has been hand manipulated and pulled to give precise cureved segments, which alternate in height to provide the feet. A wonderfully innovative and clever design.

D1638 - 

An unglazed square /octagonal semi-cascade pot with beautifully sculpted rolled feet, and clean precise lines and curves. Tom's wood fired kiln gives each unique piece an individual character, but with the distinct Tom Benda style.
17.5(w) cm x 11.5cm (h)