 Michael Wainwright has spent a lifetime designing
ceramics. He was introduced to clay at a very early age and educated
in schools with a strong emphasis in the arts, culminating in
a master's degree in sculpture. Having also worked as a jeweler,
Michael became intrigued with finding a way to join metal and
clay.
While studying in Italy he was inspired by the halos and angels
of Giotto, Cimabue, and other early Italian masters. He was also
attracted to the use of precious metals in architecture, such
as in San Marco in Venice, and the Duomo in Florence. Michael
has combined these experiences in creating an elegant line of
handmade porcelain.
Since establishing "Michael Wainwright" in 1991, he now
sells to stores and galleries across the country and around the
world.
Each piece is
made of porcelain and fired in a kiln at least three times. First,
the rims are cut by hand, so that no two pieces are exactly alike.
Second, the wares are glazed by hand and fired to nearly 2200
degrees F., 22-karat gold or platinum is hand painted on each
piece and fired in a kiln one more time, resulting in a finish
that is dishwasher-safe. |
