Pamela N. Stevenson

Flagons and Chalices

pamela — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:05:28 +0000

Every chalice and flagon is of individual ergonomic design and attitude, to fit very different hands and human proportions.

Flagon of Bold Loving

I seek just the right feel and balance in a dance between strength and softness, contrasting vigor and quiet stillness.

Their poetic titles serve as conscious invitations into inner dialogue and intuitive realizations to be revealed through use.

I trust in the unfolding of a magical process whereby each cup will find the individually perfect fit in the hands and spirit of just the right person.

This is a cup, yet not chalice alone;

Flagon of Bold Loving

It is a grail of mystery and a heart’s response

Of tenderness and intention embodied.

Bowls and Chargers

pamela — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:31:11 +0000

Bowlfull of Bliss

Bowls and chargers are universal symbols of nurture and receptivity.

They are three dimensional canvases that reveal multiple levels of meaning through layers of imagery in in translucent glaze and colors of carved clay textured clay slip

Altar Vessels

pamela — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:08:57 +0000

I enjoy making Altar Vessels of many forms to serve in the celebration of daily pleasures, rituals, mysteries and traditions.

Vase for the Glories of the Garden

Vases are among my favorite vessels, and the presence of flowers elevates consciousness; vases represent the infinite possibilities of form and character in creation.

Candelabra enrich our lives and enhance ceremonial occasions as well as the simplest of rituals, invoking traditions of fire rites and offerings from diverse world cultures.

The unique form of the Candle-Vase is designed to serve as an assemblage of either one entity or as two seperate pieces, for both candle light and flowers.

Dragons and Devas

pamela — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:49:04 +0000

Temenos Devas of Transformation and Transcendence

Dragons, Divas and Devas are all

benevolent elemental beings who

come through my hands of their

own accord, bringing blessings of

attunement and grace from myriad

invisible worlds.

Mano Wai Mo'olelo

Kula Ala'i Mo'o/Gentle Golden Dragon

Pitchers and Juglets

pamela — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:21:34 +0000

The form of the Jug as metaphor invites integration with archetypes of animated pouring vessels made throughout ceramic history, where bird forms are traditional symbols of the nurturing presence of the Divine Feminine.

My pitchers feel great in hand and are fun to use informally as well as in ceremonies of imbibing, and they also serve as lovely vases in between feasts.

Teapots and Ewers

pamela — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:32:52 +0000

Teapots and Ewers are delightfully challenging to throw and assemble from so many parts. They gesture and dance like ecstatic goddesses as they pour elixirs or wines, tea or coffee playfully with enthusiastic grace.

The form of the Jug as a metaphor invites integration with archetypes of animated aviary pouring vessels made throughout ceramic history, and references the bird as a symbol of divine feminine blessing. My pitchers are fun to use in any ceremony of imbibing and serve as lovely vases between feasts.

Jars, Urns, and Reliquaries

pamela — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:31 +0000

The voluminous shapes of Jars are beautiful to make, and recall timeless historical traditions. They may hold hopes and dreams, intentions, visions, treasures, or may be filled with honey, herbs and foods of all kinds.

I also make special Urns to serve as containers for ashes, as well as Reliquary Vessels for sacred purposes.