El pasado mes de abril fallecía uno de los más importantes ceramistas de estudio de Norteamérica. John Glick (1938-2017) conjugo a la perfección la tradición de la cerámica funcional con la…
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Modern plate trends Plates have been around ever since our distant ancestors conceived the idea of a dinner party for the tribe and felt a need to create a few clay plates to enhance the presentation. As far as practical innovations go, the current trend of large, voluminous plates in restaurants for extra presentation possibilities has to be questioned. I'm sure the chefs get themselves into an artistic fervour when they are confronted with that large white ceramic canvas, begging to be adorned with some Zen streaks of the sauce and a dash of garnish. Almost simultaneously, as
Throughout the ages the teapot's intriguing form and shape has piqued the curiosity and devotion of collectors around the world. The splendid worlds of craft and design come together to create fantastical visions of this traditional icon of hearth and home. VisArts at Rockville is proud to sponsor a Tea Party and fundraiser featuring the spectacular works of nationally recognized and highly collected artists whose aesthetics center on the teapot. Some teapots are functional, some are sculptural, and all are beautiful and unique additions to existing collections or the perfect centerpiece for a new collection. Teapots, tea bowls, and tea sets will be featured for your consideration. Join us on October 25, between 1 and 4 pm, for a Tea Party in our beautiful, 28,000 square foot art center in the heart of Rockville, to benefit VisArts' Education and Outreach Programs that have served the metropolitan DC area for more than twenty years. Meet other collectors, and enjoy high tea with tasty treats in an arty and inspiring atmosphere while adding a teapot (or two) to your collection.
Untitled platter, 1980; purchased in Farmington Hills, Michigan; stoneware, embelished; Gift of American Ceramic Society Collection 2004.2.0148
Ceramic platter - Anne James, UK studiopottery.co.uk Art plates in abundance One of the earliest Egyptian Gods, Khnum, was quite often depicted in their temple art as sitting at a potter's wheel, creating objects with Nile clay. The status of clay objects were elevated by this association, along with the reverence extended to the clay figurines of the Egyptian deities and the widespread use of ceramic vessels in their rituals and food offerings to their Gods. Ancient Egyptian art contains many images of gifts of food such as grapes, wine, sheaves of wheat, cakes, bread and
American John Glick studio pottery teapot and cover of globular form with an Asian-inspired arched handle. The teapot body lightly-lobed and decorated with delicate lines and patterns, the body delicately painted with washy brown and pink enamels. Signed to the underside Glick, the artist's cypher and Pi23. Measures: 11" H. x 12.5" W. x 10" D. Very good, undamaged condition.
