Elyse is part of a new generation of potters putting a modern twist on a centuries-old decorative technique called sgraffito, an Italian word meaning “to scratch” which was especially prominent in Italian Renaissance architectural plaster work as well as African and Southwestern American Indian pottery.
We were delighted to meet Elyse at an Art Walk event in Longmont. Elyse’s work is bold, modern, and geometric, using black slip over white clay, and will fit into any modern or eclectic setting. Each striking piece is expertly handmade and one-of-a-kind.