# Master Potter Photography Eric Landon Demonstrates the Careful Gesture Required to Turn Clay By Meghan Young | Published 2016-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-potter References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/posts/46421/Master-Potter-Demonstrates-All-of-the-Crazy-Hand-Gestures-Required-for-Turning-Clay) & [tortus-copenhagen](http://tortus-copenhagen.com/products_main) Eric Landon is a master potter that has decided to give people a unique glimpse into his chosen craft. A fickle art form, people must be very careful when turning clay or else the end result may look like something out of a kindergarten class. By analyzing these intricate gestures, it's clear that there is much skill that goes behind the title of master potter. Some people may mistake the imagery for a moody documentation of sign language at first. After all, these portraits of the master potter's hands are not typical of the industry. Yet it provides a different perspective -- turning the artist into art for once. It also pays tribute to his tools of choice, which have granted him an esteemed place in the industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Master Potter Photography:** Using photography to capture the intricate gestures of master potters, providing a unique perspective on the craft. - **Artistic Documentation:** Transforming the artist's hands into art, creating a new form of visual storytelling. - **Tool Tributes:** Highlighting the tools used by master potters to emphasize their importance in the industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Exploring new ways to capture craftsmanship through innovative photography techniques. - **Art:** Fusing different art forms to create unique and captivating visual narratives. - **Craftsmanship:** Elevating the significance of tools and techniques in traditional crafts through creative storytelling methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Playful Ceramic Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-ceramics.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Kiln-Free Pottery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd-pottery-kit.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md)