My current work takes two overlapping directions. I produce utilitarian pots intended for daily use and sculptural architecturally-derived coved vessels. Most pieces are wheel thrown  and some are altered to create squared, oval or triangular forms.

I restrict my color palette by keeping to a minimum using two clays (stoneware and porcelain), four slips and three glazes. Surface embellishment, when employed, incorporates basket weave imagery, checkerboard patterns or parallel lines. Juxtaposed subtle surface variation and texture is achieved by firing with wood and the introduction of a small amount
of salt.

—Karl Borgeson