The Ash Tray With Curves

2003. Stoneware clay. 12" x 9 1/2" x 7" $99.99 plus $21.99 for shipping. Click here if you want this piece.

This project began as a liquid-holding vessel, but became too unstable. So I pushed it over, and went to work on adapting it to a new career... that of an ash tray. I smoke-fired most of my ash trays for the obvious joke, which results in the lovely gray tone. The shape itself is a semi-functional holder for used cigarettes. Some would fit better than others, and I'm no expert. For those who find ash trays disgusting, I think this piece holds its own as a sculpture. So don't tell anyone.