Peonybags

Porcelain, reduction glazes, gas kiln firing at 1300 celsius degrees. 
16x20x4cm

 

These ceramic bags lie at the crossroad between fashion and sculpture.

Inspired by aryballoi, small vessels worn by Greek athletes in antiquity to carry perfume, they are designed to hold the things we keep close. 

The Chinese lion is traditionally used as a protective figure, placed outside homes to ward off evil spirits. I like to think of this lion’s head as a guardian, protecting whatever you choose to hide inside the bag.