Louis Hudson Cornish studio art. Pottery slab block vase, 1970s vintage/retro. Brutalist modernist geometric, handmade ceramic stoneware. 8"

A super handmade Louis Hudson pottery slab/block vase, made in Cornwall, England, in the 1970s. Tall and rectangular with straight(ish) edges, brick like.

Louis Hudson opened a pottery in Trethevy Cornwall in 1971, closing in 1983. His work includes lamp bases, wheel vases, slab vases & cylinder vases in stoneware featuring distinctive geometric mouldings that reflected Cornish ceramics of the time.

This is a super vase with deliberate irregularities (wonky and hand applied pressed patterns) which reflects its handmade studio pottery nature, and giving it great character. The distinctive patterns are runic/Celtic inspired with a modernist/brutalist appearance. Lovely organic natural earthy neutral tones. Overall pale sandy unglazed lower half with two squished in 'waist' lines. Tan coloured raised rows of patterns, and pale olive grey glaze to the upper rim. Areas of glossy glaze and matte contrasts. Every side is different; it was probably made by folding the flat clay into shape.

In excellent condition. Unsigned. A slimmer taller size - 19.5 x 6 x 5cm max. Would hold a half dozen long flower stems.

A fascinating unique artwork... Would make a fab addition for any collector of Louis Hudson, Cornish or studio pottery and would complement any retro, vintage, 70s, modernist, minimalist or modern interior.

Includes P&P to the UK.