Shipbreaking Mug

Inspired by the stories of struggle, from workers in the shipbreaking yards of Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. Wealthy shipping companies exploit loopholes in safety rules to cheaply dispose of their end of life ocean liners and cargo ships by using “flags of convenience.”

130mm H x 130mm W x 100mm D

$165

I design, assemble, glaze and fire each piece in my home studio. I make all my own molds from hand-sculpted shapes and found objects. These form the various components that come together to make one vessel.

I use a porcelain clay slip and mix my own colours using stains and some commercial glazes and lusters.

Each piece takes many hours of hands-on time as well as 3-5 firings to complete. Because my vessels are 100% handmade, no two are identical and slight imperfections are part and parcel of each object. Each vessel is fired to 2160°F (1185°C) in an electric kiln and safe for functional use.

New Zealand Orders
Customers can arrange to pick-up if it’s convenient or I ship nationwide.

International Orders
Pricing is in $NZ and a fee for shipping and handling will be charged.

Availability
I am often sold out so please enquire about availability.

Payment is via Paypal or online banking and paid after work is complete and prior to shipping.