Bernard Leach

Benard Leach is seen to be one of the most influential potters of the world. He was born in Hong Kong 1887 and brought to Singapore as a young child. He was always known for his excellence in drawing skills and started to dive into pottery around the 1920s. He was introduced to the St. Ives Guild of Handicrafts which is where he did most of his work. Benard is referred to as the Father of British studio pottery, having skills in making fine and ethical pots. Below is a vase made by him that caught my attention. I loved this vase due to the colors and designs that he used. It reminded me of the ocean and the simplicity of what nature has to offer. When looking at this vase, I automatically have feelings of peace. I am assuming that the animals on this vase are fishes and seem to have so much intricate movement when crafting this. The blue and white colors give it a water presence and can be sold for 518.36 dollars currently. It was made in 1974.

 "Four Fish Vase"