Niepi is a one-of-a-kind incense holding bowl, created using a hand-flicked speckling technique with black and white paint to evoke a star-filled night sky. The paint was carefully flicked across the surface to create an even, celestial effect. Made during my travels in Bali, it was inspired by Nyepi, the Day of Silence, when the island’s lights go out and the sky shines bright with stars. This piece is a tribute to the holiday, the Balinese people, and the serene beauty of the island’s night skies.
Niepi
Each piece is wheel-thrown, hand-sculpted, hand-painted, and uniquely finished by Spencer Elizabeth. Every ceramic vessel is bisque fired at 1850°F, glazed, dried, and then fired again at 2230°F to achieve its final form. Depending on the technique and complexity, completing a single piece can take one to two weeks, allowing time for careful painting, drying, and multiple firings.
Every vessel is one of a kind — subtle variations and imperfections are part of its natural beauty, giving each piece its own character. This multi-step, time-intensive, and humbling process is both challenging and deeply rewarding, and a grounding practice for the artist. Each mug, bowl, or vessel is crafted to bring elegance, mindfulness, and serenity to your daily rituals.
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