Rosanna Barber
I am an Ohio artist living in Ada with my husband and plants. I graduated with a double major in art and writing from Bluffton University in 2024.
My work focuses primarily on ceramics, emphasizing the artistry of everyday functional items and simple vessels. The use of reduction and wood ash brings out the natural reds and browns of the clay and the flames that color it. It only takes a few simple techniques, many which of have been used for centuries, to create beautiful pieces.
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Yes! (mostly) All of my high-fired pots are food-safe. This includes the soda-fired, wood-fired pots. The only pieces that are not food-safe are the pit-fired pieces because they are still porous.
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Wood-fired pottery is a form of high-fire ceramics where the pots are fired in a kiln with wood. The flame and wood ashes coat the pots giving them a unique look. The ash from the wood will also turn into an ash glaze when the temperatures reach 2350+ Fahrenheit!
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It is an ancient form of firing ceramics at low temperatures. The pots are stacked together in a fire pit or even a metal trashcan, with wood and other burnable materials. This fire gives the pots a smokey appearance. Other materials can be added for color, texture, or pattern. You never know quite what you will get!
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Yes! Reach out through email at hotshotpots@gmail.com with the details of what you have in mind.
