Potter and Artist since 1972, working in clay as a medium, Geoff Searle was born and raised in Kimberley, B.C. and attended the Kootenay School of Art in Nelson, B.C.

It has been said that his work is almost as intriguing as the man himself. Not known to be a comformist, his creativity and natural curiosity has led to some exciting work that puts him at the forefront of clay innovation.

His magnificent sculptural raku vases are sold in galleries throughout the world and are a prized part of a number of collections, including that of the Empress of Japan who was given one of his pieces as an official gift from the Government of Canada.

The clay-firing technique that Geoff uses is called Raku, a Japanese word that means enjoyment, pleasure. Raku vases are meant to be enjoyed as a work of art rather than an object with an utilitarian purpose (in recent years though, some people have used them as funerary urns). 

Geoff's Raku pieces are fired at very high temperatures and the patterns are created using a variety of organic and inorganic materials that are set against the clay. As the materials burn and release gases, they form fantastic patterns and colours that make each piece unique and give the artwork its special qualities of unpredictability and spontaneity.

The highly polished, burnished clay finish adds to the tactile sensuality of Geoff Serale's pieces. Each one is then splendidly crowned with a black top that gives the piece an architectural sense of beauty and balance.

 

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