Help Yourself

This is a set of nested functional bowls created from white stoneware. The soft-sheen, speckled white tin glaze serves as a canvas for the vibrant cobalt blue, which was innovatively sourced from locally recycled lithium-ion batteries.
The entire collection embodies the ethos of the circular economy. Every element points to the critical importance of recycling and the beautifully imperfect nature of sustainability in the contemporary world.
Key Conceptual and Technical Elements:
• The Triptych: Three nested bowls representing the core tenets: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
• Conceptual Fusion: A provocative mix of the iconic recycling emblem and traditional blue-and-white floral pottery, grounding a modern message in ceramic history.
• Sustainable Sourcing: The distinctive blue cobalt oxide is derived from recycled lithium-ion batteries, a demonstration of material resourcefulness.
• Subtle Imperfection: The slightly off-white, speckled base glaze and the intentional swapping of arrow directions challenge the notion of flawless consumerism.
• Local Footprint: Prioritizing local clays, glazes, and oxides to minimize environmental impact.
As functional food bowls, they connect directly to life’s sustenance. The message is a clear call to action: Help yourself to nourishment and help the planet by committing to ‘Buy Once—Buy Right.’