I believe in Kiln Gods.
It is the last thing I do before I light the Kiln.
Molding a form with clay, entrusting it to protect the work within.
It is like giving yourself up to the universe.
The Kiln God signifies that I am open to the possible.
Already I have done everything to the extent of my knowledge in the pursuit of a vision.
Aware of the unexpected, making room for the possible
Divine intervention.
I assume responsibility for the things that I know.
The rest is why I get up in the morning.~~Mark Chatterly- Ceramic sculptor/Artist
There is magic happening in the kiln. Magic and wondrous miracles that come from the above, the creator. How vast his mind and abilities when he can transform our minds into using the creative thought processes in which he gave us! My kiln God actually reflects my spiritual believe in my God so to speak for without Him nothing is possible. I do not use the kiln god as an icon to disrespect the creator but rather as a figurative tangible object that represents my Creator. It is a prayer that I offer up that all will go well inside the kiln and outside also, for the firing doesn't stop when the electricity shuts off-there is still the cooling process and transport process etc before the piece is actually done. By done I mean that it has been recieved by another person and is no longer in my hands.
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