{"product_id":"granite-large-platter-by-colleen-dwyer-meloche","title":"Granite Large Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large graphic ceramic platter. The aesthetic of the granite clay is highlighted with a simple transparent glaze. The surface treatment consists of paper stencils and underglazes. This clay lends itself to regular use and is best maintained by hand washing. It is NOT microwave safe!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoneware\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 40 x 40 x 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColleen Dwyer Meloche is a Montreal\/ Tiohtià:ke based artist who explores notions of balance and belonging with clay. Her art practice ranges from eclectic ceramics for the home to sculptural constructions with coloured paperclay. Her pottery collections entertain the simple visual language of stripes and dots.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn her functional work, Colleen uses hand-building techniques as well as throwing forms on the pottery wheel to create handmade ceramics for the everyday experience. By layering stencils of coloured underglazes and image transfers, she creates playful surface treatments. The design of these limited edition collections centers on serving pieces embellished with theme variations of lines and circles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColleen received her BFA with distinction from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. She has participated in long-term ceramic internships in both Montreal and France. Colleen has also studied drawing in Italy and has exhibited her work in France, the United States and Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colleen Dwyer Meloche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43207070154863,"sku":"CODMEL-C0008","price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2351\/6881\/files\/CODMEL-C0008-1.jpg?v=1781799657","url":"https:\/\/craftontario.com\/products\/granite-large-platter-by-colleen-dwyer-meloche","provider":"Craft Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}