Betsy Levine Soda fired Platter
Betsy Levine Soda fired Platter

For the month of July, Maine Potters Market is featuring the work of Betsy Levine. Betsy’s pots are organic and earthy, with a sensuality that comes mostly from the materials she choses and the atmospheric firing techniques that she uses. Her forms are simple, yet graceful, revealing the complex surfaces resulting from the interaction of clay and fire.  

Betsy Levine Wood-fired Serving Bowl
Betsy Levine Wood-fired Serving Bowl

Two different firing methods create a complementary body of work. The wood fired pots are fired for 8 days, allowing fly ash, coals, and the strokes of the flame itself to caress the pots and create unique surfaces in a beautiful range of natural color, from blacks, browns and purples to oranges, golds and pale pearly greasy. The soda fired pots show off the natural colors of the clay itself played against restrained use of glaze which reacts with the soda atmosphere to produce subtle changes in light reflectivity and color variation. 

Betsy Levine wood-fired vase
Betsy Levine wood-fired vase

Betsy’s pots are made to be used, admired and loved. They may look like works of art but they can go from table to dishwasher and be used and enjoyed every day.

The Maine Potters Market is located at 376 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101.July hours: 10 – 9 daily. For more information please contact Betsy Levine at Prescott Hill Pottery 207 589.3399 or betsy@elementalpotter.com or visit her website at www.prescotthillpottery.com