luspi / λάσπη
noun - greek
1.
wet soft earth,
synonyms: dirt, soil, clay;
BEHIND STUDIO LUSPI
Hi!
My name is Maria Lieberman and I am a teacher, ceramicist, a lover of mud and living on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula!
It all begins with producing beautiful, functional and versatile pieces that are durable and reflect my passion for quality formations. I aim to throw each piece identically, however they will all have slight variation in colour, dimension and texture; it all depends on where that piece sits in the kiln.
This is what makes them unique and one-of-a-kind.
I continue to learn and experiment new ideas and techniques and enjoy the infinite variations and possibilities that clay has to offer.
The Process…
handbuilding / wheelthrown
trimming
drying
refining
into the kiln for the first firing - bisque
glazing
into the kiln for a second, and in most cases a final firing - glaze