"Bowlness" was inspired by a personal challenge to design a bowl that is more than a bowl, and may also be considered a sculpture within a bowl. Inspiration for the design was gathered from my fascination of wildlife and desire to create a fierce and bold bowl that would command attention. Special consideration was given to the surface anatomy as I combined multiple layered glazes to give the illusion of fur. The golden eye seems to float in the mystery of the night as the claws climb eerily out of the depths of the bowl. This piece was created specifically for the gallery show, "Beautiful, Bountiful Bowls!", at Florida CraftArt, where it was on display from May 14 to June 26, 2021. This piece sold in the show for $875 to private collectors from Palm Beach County, FL.