This textured porcelain piece, “Bowl with Seaweed,” is by Guenola Lefeuvre. Submitted photo

BRIDGTON —  Guest artist Guenola Lefeuvre’s “Textured Porcelain” work is scheduled to be on display Friday, Dec. 2, through Monday, Jan. 2, at Gallery 302 at 112 Main St.

A meet and greet reception in Guenola’s honor is set for 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2.

Guenola creates ceramic pieces, organic in form, which are inspired by her environment, her garden and her love of the seacoast. Her work reflects the color, depth and textures of the natural world.

As a ceramicist, she uses clay pulled from the earth, water to shape the clay, and fire to vitrify the clay into functional pieces. She is fascinated by the fact that such a soft and malleable material can be sculpted and fired into a strong, functional piece of art that can used in everyday life, according to a news release from Suzanne Agostino at the gallery.

All of Guenola’s work is wheel-thrown, one-of-a-kind, and made from porcelain clay. After creating the pieces on her wheel, she will spend hours decorating the surface, impressing textures from the world, and adding underglazes and slips for a hint of color.

Once happy with the surface detail, Guenola bisque fires the pieces in an electric kiln, before adding glaze and firing once again in a reduction kiln.

Guenola says, “it is always a thrill to open the kiln and see what awaits.” This keeps her motivated and excited to continually experiment with her process. Guenola looks forward to working in her newly renovated studio at home, where she’ll soon be firing in her new soda kiln.

For more information, call 207-647-2787 during business hours, or visit gallery302.com.

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