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Steve Harrison Ceramic Desk Cup, No.88 Yellow Porcelain

£650.00

Produced as part of an ongoing collaboration between Choosing Keeping and British salt glaze potter Steve Harrison, following the 2020 exhibition 'Desk', this desk cup, to store brushes and pens, was produced exclusively for the shop, as part of an accoutrement of atmospheric accessories imagined for his fantasy desk.

Steve Harrison was born in Wallsend, Newcastle in 1967. Age 16, he obsessively watched The Craft of the Potter on repeat, a 1976 BBC series following the celebrated studio potter Mick Casson (father of Ben Casson (above) and who would later become Harrison’s mentor) observing the techniques of glazing and firing.  While still in school, Steve set up a studio in his grandparents garage in order to pursue his interest. 
He graduated from Middlesex University and Royal College of Arts with a BA and MA in Ceramics in 1991 and 1993 respectively. In 1994 a Craft Council grant lead Steve to set up his workshop in Enfield while firing at his Mother-in-law’s house in Wales, once again calling on relatives for the greater good of pottery. He would eventually relieve her of this duty, setting up more permanently in Powdy mid-Wales, where Steve has had 3 kilns, each lasting a little under a decade, a period over which it is gradually degraded by the salt during each firing. To this day he continues to ferry his pots back and forth between both workplaces in a continual 3 month cycle of production.

The objects made for 'Desk' (2020) and ongoing collaboration between Choosing Keeping and the artist, draw on Harrison’s relentless drive for perfection of form in cups and teapots while adopting a more experimental approach to uncover the delicate creative environment. Both an artist and tea-worshipper, Harrison draws parallel between tea ceremony and creative practice. He considers their mutual and relatable experience - brewing tea leaves or grinding natural pigments - both ceremonies requiring set tools and live materials essential in creating a mental ritual for making.  

Length: 8.5cm
Width: 6.5cm
Depth: 6.5cm
Weight: 141g
Material:  Yellow Porcelain

Fragile ceramic, handle with care.

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Steve Harrison Ceramic Desk Cup, No.88 Yellow Porcelain

£650.00
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About Us

Choosing Keeping is an independent shop located in Covent Garden, London. We specialise in offering a wide range of stationery and miscellaneous items to cater to all your needs.

We take pride in offering products that inspire creativity and elevate the art of writing. Whether you're looking for a special gift or simply want to treat yourself, we invite you to explore our collection and discover the joy of stationery.

We offer gift wrapping with premium materials, our in-house Italian paper and Swiss ribbon and an assortment of swallow branded stickers. We ship to all destinations worldwide by DHL.

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