Maria Andrade Troya
Maria Andrade Troya comes from a long line of bakers. Continuing this tradition of kneading (in her case clay instead of dough), she works with a combination of water, clay (instead of flour) and fire to make colorful, one-of-a-kind handmade pottery for the table and home. Her work is made with a white stoneware and fired in oxidation, allowing her to work in a consistent flow as well as to experiment with new forms and slips.
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Maria Andrade Troya at MudFire
Providing ongoing representation
Gallery group show Mug*Shots, August 2009
Gallery group show Porcelain, October 2006
About Maria Andrade Troya
My work in ceramics is inspired by the human figure. As a result I'm fascinated by the interaction between pieces in sets. Oil and vinegar cruettes, salt and pepper shakers and tea sets interact like people in groups, and we in turn, interact with them.
All my pieces are functional. They are to be held in the hand and transmit a tactile quality I enjoy experimenting with. This tactile quality is emphasised though the use of various decorative techniques. I apply texture with a slip-trailer and also employ wax resist as well as brushwork and sgraffito. The combination of these gives my work depth and also allows me to utilize my background as a printmaker.
I choose to work with a white stoneware and fire to Cone 6 oxidation. This allows me to work in a consistent flow as well as to experiment with new forms and slips. Also, my ceramics are wheel-thrown and sometimes altered, which renders each pot unique and retains the gesture of the potter.
