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Michel Bayne Born and raised in Tigerville, SC, Michel was perhaps inspired creatively by his mother. He began making pots just after finishing high school and continued playing with clay as a hobby for twenty-five years while working in heating and air conditioning. In 2003, in response to arm surgery, he was no longer able to work and pursued pottery as a livelihood. He continues to live and work in South Carolina, specializing in historically inspired American stoneware. “The forms I create are reminiscent of vessels traditionally made in South Carolina…..so full and round. But my interests go beyond South Carolina to a more worldly inspiration.” Michel makes his own glazes, mostly traditional alkaline glazes, and fires in either a gas or wood-fired kiln. He evolves traditional incising design or colored slips to a more complicated level of detail. Michel's face jugs are very distinct. He uses a traditional technique of adding clay to the outside of the jugs; however, he has created a quite remarkable alternative process, hand-carving and manipulating the face from within, creating a profoundly refreshing beauty, from the inside out.

Cardinals and Towee gas-fired stoneware size:  8" x 7" $ 150.- each (afmbp62) view larger image in new window ask me about "Cardinals and Towee"

Large Rooster Jug gas-fired stoneware size:  15" x 23" $ 975.- (afmbp61) view larger image in new window ask me about "Large Rooster Jug"

Red Face Jug gas-fired stoneware size:  11" tall $ 275.- (afmm20) view larger image in new window ask me about "Red Face Jug"

Two Face Jug gas-fired stoneware size:  16" tall $ 650.- (afmm06) view larger image in new window ask me about "Two Face Jug"

Big Cotton Picker gas-fired stoneware size:  24" x 16" $ 1,150.- (afmbp26) view larger image in new window ask me about "Big Cotton Picker"

Chicken Jar gas-fired stoneware size:  21" x 16" $ 800.- (afmbp25) view larger image in new window ask me about "Chicken Jar"

Rooster Jug gas-fired stoneware size:  20" x 14" $ 600.- (afmbp31) view larger image in new window ask me about "Rooster Jug"

Violin Player gas-fired stoneware size:  8" x 8" $ 400.- (afmbp22) view larger image in new window ask me about "Violin Player"