SCOTT STRICKSTEIN: CUSTOM CERAMIC INSTALLATIONS, LIGHTING & FURNITURE

Cmesh™ is Scott Strickstein's innovative ceramic medium combining clay and metal mesh, normally incompatible materials. This incredible material was developed through painstaking experimentation and testing, ultimately resulting in a beautiful and structurally sound method of creating sculptural furniture, lighting and installation pieces.

Each piece begins with metal mesh, a malleable material which is used as the "frame" for each work. The mesh is meticulously shaped into a desired form, ranging from elemental to organic to sculptural, which is then repeatedly dipped into liquid clay or Slip. Depending on size, shape, and desired texture, each form is dipped between 8-12 times, a time-consuming part of the process that requires patience and diligence. Many factors influence surface details, such as room temperature, humidity, moisture content of the clay, and the timing of each dip. These factors are not rigidly controlled, allowing each finished piece to be unique with subtle variations occurring naturally from the creation process.

Once a form is complete, each piece is fired in the traditional manner of ceramics. Each finished piece has physical and material characteristics of traditional ceramics with distinctive aesthetic and formal qualities resulting from the metal wire within. Custom shapes and sizes can be made with certain limitations. Currently, a single form can be up to 28”W x 42”L x 27”H or 28”W x 28”D x 48”H depending on which Kiln is used; larger pieces can be made by combining multiple components.

Lead times can vary depending on the complexity and size of the piece being made, as well as how many projects are active. For smaller items the lead time can be 12-16 weeks, most pieces are 4-5 months, and larger complex pieces can require 6 months.

Maintenance and care:
Cleaning of Cmesh™ is best done with soft damp cloth. If necessary, a natural non-abrasive cleaning agent can be used. Removing dust on a regular basis is helpful. Never allow these pieces to be submerged in water. Otherwise, the same rules that apply to cleaning porcelain or glass can be applied to Cmesh™. 

There are a number of glaze colors available to customize a piece by Scott Strickstein, and the collection of glazes is always growing. Below you will find a review of the current glaze types available, past projects, and links to his collection page and catalogue. Note that there is always an element of chance and variability involved in commissioning custom ceramic pieces. This is the beauty of the process and no two pieces will ever be exactly alike.

Please reach out to studio@studiotashtego.com to discuss your project in more detail. 

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