“kè Bowl” was inspired by the iron hearts and decorative scroll patterns found on screen doors, gates, and grilles throughout Los Angeles. These decorative details grew out of a mix of practical necessity, regional folk art, and mid-century craftsmanship.

While living in Los Angeles, Audrey has always been fascinated by the many variations of these doors and gates and wanted to bring that visual language to life through pottery. The iconic iron heart motif also reminded her of the Haitian Vodou symbols her father has tattooed, creating a connection between the architecture surrounding her and her own family history.

Materials: B-Slip stoneware clay, ceramic glaze, and underglaze pencil

About the Artist: Audrey Simone is a Seattle-born artist who began exploring ceramics only a few months ago. Now living in Los Angeles, she finds inspiration in the details of the city around her, particularly the iron doors, gates, and decorative grilles that line its neighborhoods. The iron hearts and scrolling forms found on screen doors reminded her of the Haitian symbols and imagery she grew up seeing through her father, who has long worn Haitian Vodou symbol tattoos. Through ceramics, she is interested in translating these everyday architectural details into objects that feel both familiar and personal.

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