Monthly Archives: November 2017

Yasuhisa Kohyama anagama

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama sculpture - William Wilkins painting

Yasuhisa Kohyama London Exhibition 2017

Yasuhisa Kohyama’s latest exhibition comprises 28 ceramics by Yasuhisa Kohyama and four paintings of Kohyama’s work by William Wilkins and is running till 30th November, 2017 at Erskine, Hall & Coe Gallery. Details here

 

Kohyama has played a very unique and significant role in reviving the use of the traditional Japanese ‘anagama’ wood firing kiln, as he was the first potter in Shigaraki to build such a kiln since the Middle Ages. He is also a contemporary master of the ancient practice of Sueki, a method that originated in southern China and which accounts for his unglazed yet glassy surface textures. His works are inspired by ancient Japanese Shigaraki, Jomon and Yayoi ceramics, and are collected internationally.

Yasuhisa Kohyama was born in 1936 in Shigaraki, a historically vital ceramics production centre in Japan. Kohyama was fifteen years old when he became employed by one of the largest ceramic factories in Shigaraki, Oumi Kagaku Touki. From 1958 until 1960, he took evening classes at a vocational training school, where he was taught basic techniques such as glazing and throwing on a potter’s wheel. A well-known ceramicist designer, Sakuzo Hineno, visited the factory in 1955 while he was working under a government scheme to improve the quality and originality of the ceramic arts in Japan. Following several workshops, Kohyama asked Hineno about being coached individually and was honoured by becoming an apprentice, specializing in tableware.

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama ceramic sculpting in studio

Yasuhisa Kohyama ceramic sculpture

 

 

Kohyama and wilkins-2017-exhibition Erskine, Hall and Coe

Yasuhisa Kohyama – ‘Kaze’,(wind)

2017  Erskine, Hall & Coe

 

William-Wilkins-Still-Life-III,-Kohyama-Vessels,-2017

William Wilkins – ‘Still Life III, Kohyama Vessels’

2017

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama with his sculpture

Yasuhisa Kohyama

 

 

Ceramic sculpture - Yasuhisa-Kohyama-&-William-Wilkins-Exhibition-2017-

Yasuhisa Kohyama -‘Danpen’ {fragment), 2017

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama-Anagama-fired-stoneware

Yasuhisa Kohyama – Anagama fired stoneware sculpture vessel

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama with flame sculpture

Yasuhisa Kohyama with ‘Homura’ flame sculpture – 2017

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama-Kaze,-2012

Yasuhisa Kohyama – ‘Kaze’ (flame)

2012

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama-Danpen,-2012--

Yasuhisa Kohyama – ‘Danpen’

-2012–

 

 

Yasuhisa Yohyama-Homura,-2012

Yasuhisa Kohyama – ‘Homura’

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama ceramic sculptures

Yasuhisa Kohyama

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama walking his white dog in forest

Yasuhisa Kohyama

 

 

Yasuhisa-Kohyama-Danpen,-2014

Yasuhisa-Kohyama-Danpen

2014

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama-Kakehana,Vase with purple flower

Yasuhisa Kohyama – ‘Kakehana’ vase

 

 

yasuhisa-kohyama-Kaze,-2012

Yasuhisa Kohyama -‘Kaze’ ceramic sculpture

 

 

 

yasuhisa-kohyama-Sora,-2014 vessel

Yasuhisa Kohyama – ‘Sora’

 

 

Yasuhisa-Kohyama-Kaze,-2014

Yasuhisa Kohyama – ‘Kaze’

 

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama  using the anagama kiln he built

Yasuhisa Kohyama anagama kiln

“Every time I fire, I’ve come to recognize that I am in Nature; I am a small part of Nature. Intently I watch Nature over and over again; working with clay, inspired by Nature,
I am free to allow creation to happen, approaching the experience as the ancients did.”

 

yasuhisa-kohyama-Suemono,-2016

Yasuhisa Kohyama – ‘Suemono’

2016

yasuhisa-kohyama-Homura-(flame),-2016 Japan sculpture

Yasuhisa Kohyama  — ‘Homura’ (flame),

2016

yasuhisa-kohyama-Suemono,-2017

Yasuhisa Kohyama –  ‘Suemono’

2017

 

Yasuhisa Kohyama-Suemono,-2017

Yasuhisa Kohyama- ‘Suemono’

2017

 

A video from the autumn of 2016, filmmaker where Cristobal Zanartu spent over two weeks at Kohyama’s studio in Japan.

 

 

 

 

Symphony of dreaming visuals

 

 

The Arabian Nights - Maxfield Parish

‘Aucassin Seeks for Nicolette’  – Maxfield Parish

1903

 

 

Froggy Fiddler-.-Artist--Luis-Alberto-Quispe-Aparicio Green glass frog with violin

Froggy Fiddler — Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio

 

Dreamscapes in the arts

 

Every night when we sleep, we are reminded that there is more to our consciousness then what we perceive with our real time perception. During sleep a totally random menu of involuntary dreamscapes gets served up, presenting dream vistas that aren’t locked into a linear time frame and can shift rapidly. Maybe our imagination gets revitalized during sleep, being stimulated by forms and imagery not confined to the normal rules of matter and construct, and act as stimuli to discover greater possibilities. Dreams can be vague and confusing, while at other times extremely lucid. They can act as a vehicle for invention and inspiration and be doorways to spiritual experiences. Too much dreaming can be exhaustive, while in other instances dreams can act as a release and be healing.

In art, otherworldly, nebulous and the surreal are all employed to create the vague ambience of dreams and this dimension grants the license to express the quirky and odd. Impressionistic paintings usually conjure a dreamlike feeling and I’ve included art from Elena Markova for her captivating ethereal vistas. The random, disjointed images of surrealist art also alludes to the world of dreams and I’ve included a few images from the photographer Jerry Uelsmann for his imaginative works. The dreamy lighting of Maxfield Parish makes him a natural inclusion. Also added are the mystical Australian indigenous paintings, channeled from the Dreamtime, and originally serving as a conduit to the subconscious. Other dream related art pieces are also in the mix.

 

Battle of city, cosmic and morning light-by-Neil Zeller

‘Battle of city, cosmic and morning light’ by Neil Zeller

 

 

I-Dream-of-Fish-and-Flowers-Diana Fayt turquoise plate

‘I Dream of Fish and Flowers’ – Diana Fayt

 

 

Seven Sisters Dreaming-Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi aboriginal painting

‘Seven Sisters Dreaming’  —  Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi

 

 

Galerie-accroTerre---Christophe-Betmalle---2014-- French sculpture bust

Christophe Betmalle

Galerie Accro Terre

–2014–

 

‘Aphroditeeros’ – Akai Takamori

 

 

 

Curtis Benzle Softly as in a Dream

‘Softly as in a Dream’ – Curtis Benzle

 

 

Children's-Water-Dreaming-aboriginal-art painting

Shorty Lungkarta Tjungurrayi, ‘Children’s Water Dreaming’

1972

 

 

Jerry Uelsmann-photo

Jerry Uelsmann photo

 

 

Ima-Naroditskaya-dolls-Dream-Awakening

‘Dream Awakening’ — Ima Naroditskaya

 

 

 

Girl and sea of dreams-Keramikas-CZ

‘Girl and sea of dreams’ – Keramikas, Czech

 

 

Julia Feld-Sweaty Dreams-sculpture

Julia Feld -‘Sweaty Dreams’

 

 

 Jaguar Dreaming the Mystery by BlueFireStudio on Etsy

‘ Jaguar Dreaming the Mystery’ by BlueFireStudio on Etsy

 

 

Labradorite-Antsohamay-Quarry,-Tulear-Prov.,-Madagascar - dreamstone

Labradorite  dreamstone

Tulear Prov., Madagascar

 

 

Lela Maharobeli _ Field of Dreams painting

Lela Maharobeli  — ‘Field of Dreams’ painting

 

 

Kurt-Weiser-ceramics

Kurt Weiser

 

 

jerry-uelsmann-dream-portral

Jerry Uelsmann – Dream Portal

 

 

Lisa Van Noorden-Dreaming sculpture of a girls head

Lisa Van Noorden – ‘Dreaming’

 

 

The-Alchemist’s-Dream-Irina-Charny

‘The Alchemist’s Dream’ mosaic panel — Irina Charny

Irina Charny Mosaics

 

 

Sgraffito Ocean Dream Pot - Rachel Wolf

Rachel Wolf ‘ – ‘Sgraffito Gone Wild’

 

 

wolfworksstudios-Totems-Rachel-Wolf

Totems – Rachel Wolf

Wolfrworkstudios – Instagram

 

 

SBS---Beyond-The-Dreamtime-Ainslie-Roberts

‘Beyond The Dreamtime’ — Ainslie Roberts

SBS

 

 

'Yala Thukurrpa- - Wild Potato-Dreaming at Mikanji' Australian indigenous art

‘Yala Thukurrpa- – ‘Wild Potato Dreaming at Mikanji’ Australian indigenous art

 

 

 

Red Anemone Dreaming ceramic Bowl by Penny Evans

‘Red Anemone Dreaming’ ceramic Bowl by Penny Evans

 

 

'Beyond The Dreamtime' -- Ainslie Roberts - aboriginal meditation

‘Beyond The Dreamtime’ — Ainslie Roberts

SBS

 

 

Will Herrera Ocean Dream abstract sculpture

Will Herrera ‘Ocean Dream’ abstract sculpture

ArtParks

 

-Dakinin-Rodeo-Robbiv-Hood -- digital Art

 

Odyssey Portal – ‘Dakini Rodeo Apocalyptic Riders”

Digital art – Robbiv Hood

 

 

Noonan-Antiques Chinese-dream-stone,-17th---18th-Century

 Chinese dreamstone,  17th—18th Century

Noonan Antiques

 

 

Xiaoping Zhou-Dream Of Land-125-x-165-cm

Xiaoping Zhou – ‘Dream Of Land’

125-x-165-cm      Hotham Street Contemporary

 

 

Arina-Ailincai-sculpture

Arina Alincai

 

 

Bébé-Bleu--France-Fauteux suureal sculpture

‘Bébé Bleu’ — France Fauteux

 

 

 

 

Sergei-Isupov-ceramic-sculptures-clay-art Surrealist sculpture

Sergei Isupov, Russia

 

 

 Don Yeoman Ravens Dream_ 48x72

Don Yeoman ‘Raven’s Dream’

48 x 72 inches

 

Trees and Dream theater

Jerry Uelsmann, ‘Tree Goddess’ 1994,

Dream Theater

 

 

The sleep of sorrow and the dream of joy---Raffaelle Monti

‘The sleep of sorrow and the dream of joy’ — Raffaelle Monti

 

 

The place where dreams are born---Kasia Derwinska

‘The place where dreams are born’ — Kasia Derwinska

 

 

The Earth Died Screaming While I lay Dreaming-Laura Jean McGlauglin

‘The Earth Died Screaming While I lay Dreaming’ – Laura Jean McGlauglin

 

 

-The-Dream----Conversation---Melvin-Sokolsky---images-©-Melvin-Sokolsky-2009

‘The Dream’—-Conversation—Melvin Sokolsky

2009

 

 

Czech František Drtikol-photo of a dreamy female acrobat

Czech František Drtikol photo

 

Beyond-The-Dreamtime-Ainslie-Roberts Australian art

Ainslie Roberts

 

 

Aboriginal-Rock-Art-dreamtime-Wandjina paintings

Dreamtime Wandjina cave paintings, Australia

 

 

Enchanted-Prince-1934-by-Maxfield-Parrish

‘Enchanted Prince’ by Maxfield Parrish

1934

 

 

Ernabella Ceramics,-Rhoda Tjitayi---Anumara-Tjukurpa---Caterpillar Dreaming, 2015, stoneware,-H-31

Ernabella Ceramics, Rhoda Tjitayi—Anumara Tjukurpa—‘Caterpillar Dreaming’,

2015,  stoneware, H 31 inches

 

 

Elnaz---Shadows of my Dream

Elnaz — ‘Shadows of my Dream’

 

 

Elena-Markova-boat-flautist paainting

Elena Markova  – Boat flautist

 

 

Elena-Markova-forest-of-dreams painting

Elena Markova – Forest of dreams

 

 

Dream-Theater,-2004-Jerry Uelsmann photo

Dream Theater, Jerry Uelsmann photo

2004

 

 

Katsina janus terracotta head, Nigeria.-ca.-500-B.C.E.-–-200-C.E

Katsina janus terracotta head, Nigeria. ca. 500 B.C.E.-–-200 C.E

Musee Barbier Mueller

 

Joey Chiarello-'Life is but a Dream'-Stoneware,

Joey Chiarello – ‘Life is but a Dream’ stoneware sculpture

 

 

 

Dream Plant of an Imaginary Garden,-2007-Sevres-porcelain

‘Dream Plant of an Imaginary Garden’, Sevres porcelain

-2007-

 

Dream-Pillow-Mandala-Pottery

‘Dream Pillow’ – Mandala Pottery

 

Dream On---Elizabeth Price

‘Dream On’ — Elizabeth Price

 

 

Dreaming-or-October-1928-by-Maxfield-Parrish-1a girl sitting by a lake

‘Dreaming’ by Maxfield Parrish

1928

 

 

Dream-sculpture bust Latchezar-Boyadjiev

‘Dream’ – Latchezar Boyadjiev

 

 

Dreamcatcher-Jo-Felstead-Hill

‘Dreamcatcher’ – Jo Felstead Hill

 

 

All-paths-lead-to-Quargla-Robbiv-Hood digital artist

‘All paths lead to Quargla’  – Robbiv Hood

 

 

Chinese Dream Stone painted with a woodland scene on a veined green stone,-12-tall-The Cobb auctioneers

Chinese Dream Stone painted with a woodland scene on a veined green stone

12 inch tall -The Cobb auctioneers

 

 

Cookie jar--'dreaming-of-coffee'- Etsy

Cookie jar–‘Dreaming of Coffee’ – Jerilynn Babroff

 Etsy

 

 

CHAROworks-Pavel-Charouse kLike-a-Dream---Winterstone

Pavel Charousek ‘Like a Dream’—Winterstone sculpture

 

 

Budgerigar Dreaming-1972 Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa

‘Budgerigar Dreaming’  —  Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa

1972

 

Antonov-Ira-female-ballerina daydreamer

Antonov Ira – Ballerina Daydreamer

 

 

 

Anna-Lebedeva-abstract-painting

Anna Lebedeva abstract painting

 

 

Ancient-sacred-aboriginal-dreamtime-rock-art--Chris-Rainer

Ancient sacred aboriginal dreamtime rock art — Chris Rainer

 

 

Natalia-Golovkina-pot - Aussie icons

Downunder Dreaming – Natalia Golovkina

To dream of a pitcher or jug, denotes that you will be of a generous and congenial disposition. Success will attend your efforts.

 

 

Ashley-Maxwell-ceramic-sculpture

Ashley Maxwell

 

 

Marc Chagall-- Clowns at night-painting

Marc Chagall — ‘Clowns at night’

 

 

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish, 1904-1983), Kosta, Mid Summer Nights Dream Engraved Glass Vase

Vicke Lindstrand – ‘Mid Summer Nights Dream’ Engraved Glass Vase

 

 

 

Blue-Circus-by-Marc-Chagall painting of trapeze artist

‘Blue Circus’ by Marc Chagall

 

 

Alexey Illarionov-wall art panel

Alexey Illarionov wall  panel

 

 

Alexey-Illarionov-ceramic-fish-panel

Alexey Illarionov

 

 

Liz Wolf---Artists---Manitou Galleries-Dream -in flight Moment

 ‘Dream in flight Moment’ – Liz Wolf

Manitou Galleries Santa Fe

 

 

Gentleness, obscurity--occurrence in that garden

‘Gentleness, obscurity — occurrence in that garden’ – Elena Markova

 

 

'Dream' - UnusualDolls - Etsy ceramic bust

‘Dream’ – UnusualDolls – Etsy

 

 

Alexey-Illarionov-ceramic-platter

 

Alexey Illarionov- surrealist ceramic art

 

 

Sue Averell_Mermaid Dream abstract painting

Sue Averell  —  ‘Mermaid Dream’

 

 

Nonquase’s-Dream.-Height-58cm ceramic bust

‘Nonquase’s Dream’  —  Jessie Mooy

 

 

 

Elena-Markova-dream-art painting

Elena Markova

 

 

Christophe-Betmalle-painting abstract faces

Christophe Betmalle

 

 

Alice Federico’s pottery whimsy

 

Alice Federico footed-vase wabi sabi

Twin handled footed vase – Alice Federico

 

 

Alice Federico adheres to forms that tend to abandon pure symmetry and are slightly askew, while maintaining the grandeur of  tall and stately classical shapes. Large and playful handles, extended lips, unpredictable folds and cascading ribbon handles add to the character of her pottery art. Her coarse surface textures and faded glazes manifest the allure of an artifact from antiquity weathered by time. Merging the appearance of functional and sculptural with the innate gracefulness of the traditional pottery forms elevates the charm of her pottery art. She indulges a sense of playfulness that was instilled in her by her first teacher, Rita Marlier, to create expressive, whimsical, animated pieces which are pulled, twisted and wrapped into curious shapes. Sculptural in emphasis, but still posing a relationship to the vessel, the pot form.
Historical pots have always had an influence on her work, including Chinese Sung ware, Greek vases, and Italian folk work. It comes as no surprise to learn that she trained as a historian at Hollins University (1967), before doing her MFA in ceramics from East Carolina University (1977), as well as a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1983). Sometimes she uses anagama Japanese-style wood-fired kilns in Montana for her flamboyant pottery wares.

I’ve added some pottery from Linda Hoffhines as she also creates forms that ooze character and have spontaneous, colourful shapes and bold textures that project attitude, whimsy and humor.

 

Alice Federico

 

Alice Federico,-footed-planter

Alice Federico, footed planter

 

Large ribbon handled vessel – Alice Federico

height 13.5 inches

George Billis Gallery

 

 

Three slender and tall ceramic vases - Alice-Federico

Three slender and tall ceramic vases – Alice Federico

 

 

Alice Federico-hand-painted-vase with flared lip

Alice Federico hand painted vase

 

 

Alice-Federico--classical-styled-vessel with crackle glaze

Alice Federico–classical styled vessel with crackle glaze and long handles

George Billis Gallery

 

 

Alice-Federico white vase with elegant handles

Alice Federico – off-white vase with elegant handles

 

 

Footed ceramic vessel with asymmetrical handles

Footed ceramic vessel with asymmetrical handles –  – Alice Federico

 

 

green vase with winged handles - Alice Federico

Alice Federico

 

 

Skewed ceramic vase with blue handles - - Alice Federico

Skewed vase –  – Alice Federico

 

 

Alice-Federico=-bulbous vase with long neck

Alice Federico – bulbous vase with long neck

 

 

Tall ceramic baluster vase with long ribbon handles - Alice Federico

Tall ceramic vase with ribbon handles – Alice Federico

Height 17.5 inches – 1st Dibs

 

 

Alice-Federico9--No-!022 turquoise green vase

Celadon green vase — Alice Federico

 

 

 

Alice-Federico-footed-vessel with large handles

Alice Federico footed vessel

 

 

Alice-Federico tall vase with large base---Art-Essex-Gallery

Alice Federico tall vase with large flat handles

Art Essex Gallery

 

 

Alice-Federico-clay-art-textural vase

Alice Federico  —  tall vase with abstract textural surface

 

Alice-Federico-vessel---George-Billis-Gallery

Alice Federico ceramic vessel

George Billis Gallery

 

 

Lucie Rie inspired baluster matt glaze vase  - Alice Federico

Lucie Rie inspired baluster vase  – Alice Federico

 

 

Alice-Federico-red-vase with coarse texture

Alice Federico red vase with coarse texture

 

 

Alice-Hohenberg-Federico,-vase,-2010

 

Alice Hohenberg Federico, vase, 2010

The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum

 

 

Alice-Hohenberg-Federico--vase--2009-Work-

Footed bulbous vase with large handle – Alice Federico

2009

 

 

Asymmetrical vase Alice Federico with ribbon handle

Asymmetrical vase – Alice Federico

2014

 

 

Alice-Hohenberg-Federico---Portfolio--2015-Work-20.5-inches

Tall slender vase with sinuous handles – Alice Federico

2015  Work 20.5 inches

 

 

Vase with long flared base - Alice Federico

Classical form vase — Alice Federico

Art Essex Gallery

 

 

Alice-Federico-.ceramic vase

Alice Federico

 

 

 

Wide asymmetrical lipped vase - Alice Federico

 Asymmetrical wide lipped vase – Alice Federico

 

 

Alice-Frederico-ceramic-vase with large lip

Wide lipped baluster vase – Alice Federico

 

 

Alice Federice website

 

 

Linda Hoffhines

 

Linda Hoffhines, uses the vessel  “as a starting point,” she says, “but most of them end up intentionally unusable. I`ll start off with a regular pot, then I can`t resist putting a bunch of glazed shards in it.” “From Minoan to Italian pottery, through the eons, I’ve always liked the idea of making pottery and then decorating it a lot more than you have to.”* Hoffhines, obtained a master’s of fine arts in ceramics at Ohio State University

 

Linda-Hoffhines-lime green-ewer

Linda Hoffhines  —  tall lime green ewer

 

Linda-Hoffhines-flat-mosaic with vase shape

Linda Hoffhines flat mosaic with vase shape, encrusted with glazed shards

 

 

Linda-Hoffhines-blue-teapot with long spout

Linda Hoffhines blue teapot

 

 

Bright red ceramic teapot by Linda Hoffhine

Bright red ceramic teapot by Linda Hoffhine

 

 

zany ceramic vase by Linda Hoffhine

Linda Hoffhine

 

 

3 asymmetrical vases -- Linda Hoffhine

3 asymmetrical vases — Linda Hoffhine

 

 

Ceramic teapot -- Linda Hoffhine

Linda Hoffhine

 

 

Linda-Hoffhines-abstract-art painting

Linda Hoffhine painting

 

 

Linda Hoffhines-yellow-crowned teapot

Linda Hoffhines yellow crowned teapot

 

 

shockin pink teapot -- Linda Hoffhine

Linda Hoffhine pink teapot

 

 

Linda-Hoffhines-vase-and-teapot-yellow and orange

Linda Hoffhines vase and teapot

 

 

Linda Hoffhines abstract watercolour painting

Linda Hoffhines watercolour painting

 

 

Red triangle teapot - Linda Hoffhines with black paisley

Red triangle teapot – Linda Hoffhines

 

? Green spiral vase - Linda Hoffhines

Spiral vase – Linda Hoffhines

 

 

Linda Hoffhines instagram

 

*Chicago Tribune

 

 

 

 

 

Abstract motifs in ceramic design

 

 

 

Vase with abstract bird motif by-André-Bioley-1950's

Vase with abstract bird motif by André Bioley

1950’s

 

 

Harris-Cies-Handcrafted-11inches-Studio-vase-abstract-modern

Harris Cies handcrafted studio abstract vase

Height -11 inches

 

 

Dan mask detour

 

In 1907, Picasso’s fortuitous wrong turn at the Musée d’Ethnographie in Paris, led him to the sacred Dan masks of West Africa, which had a profound influence on his artistic vision. He later stated that ‘Painting isn’t an aesthetic operation,’ ‘It is a way of seizing the power by giving form to our terrors as well as our desires. Men had made these masks and other objects for a sacred purpose, a magic purpose, as a kind of mediation between themselves and the unknown hostile forces, in order to overcome their fear and horror by giving it an image. When I came to that realisation, I knew I had found my way.’ This was the same year he developed the revolutionary Cubist art along with George Braques and was one of the first forms of abstract art in the West. Braque declared ‘Scientific perspective is nothing but eye-fooling illusionism,’ , ‘a bad trick which makes it impossible for an artist to convey a full experience of space.’
Preceding this was Cezanne’s abandonment of the tradition of perspective drawing and concern for the reflection of reality, which had encouraged other artists to consider the  expression of the abstract. For the early abstractionists like Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Alexander Archipenko, Juan Gris and Joan Miro, their abstract art also clearly implied an expression of abstract ideas concerning the spiritual, the subconscious, and the contentious.

 

 

Alexander-Archipenko-female modernist sculpture - The Bather

Alexander Archipenko – ‘Bathing Woman’, 1915

Plaster on wire frame

 Flickr

 

Cubism originated in France but spread across Europe and integrated with the artistic consciousness of several countries. It was a poignant influence on Futurism in Italy, Vorticism in England, Suprematism and Constructivism in Russia, and Expressionism in Germany. The Cubists wanted to make pictures that reached beyond the rigid geometry of perspective, as an image drawn from a fixed position, that was limted by a frozen conclusion. The Cubists challenged conventional forms of visual representation with a more dynamic presentation of an omni perspective. The deconstruction of visual conventions paved the way for the emergence of a new artistic language. Cubism was the first abstract style of modern art. The manipulation of non naturalistic colors and bold brushwork by the Fauvists and in Orphism also added to the growth of abstraction at the turn of the Twentieth century.

 

 

Fernand-Leger-abstract-vase in red, black and white

Fernand Leger and Roland Brice abstract vase – 50’s

 

 

Yoshiro-Ikeda-ceramic-sculpture with textures

Yoshiro Ikeda ceramic sculpture

 

Charles Catteau was integrating abstract concepts into his ceramic decorations as early as 1905 while Joan Miro was also applying hand painted abstract motifs to his ceramic pieces. In 1922 Kazimir Malevich and his followers actively spread the ideas of Suprematism at the State Porcelain Factory in Petrograd. As early as 1900, Gallelio Chini was approaching abstracted designs with the Italian ‘Liberty’ (Art Nouveau) movement. Mid century ceramicists were attracted to the freestyle groovy designs of skewed perspective and asymmetrical patterns that contributed to defining the modernist style. The abstract complexity of the 30’s and 40’s became more simplified in the 50’s and 60’s and in the process became more marketable, which fueled a huge movement of wonderfully original designs on decorative objects, many hand drawn. The aspired freedom of this era manifested in designs of spontaneity and simplified minimalist detail. A large number of artists in the Mid Century adapted to this free expression in pottery styles. Some notable proponents were Guido Gambone, Fratelli Fanciullacci, Gilbert Valentin, F. Carlton Ball, Corrado Cagli, Marcello Fantoni, Roger Capron and Nils Thorsson. Then there was Picasso’s abstract ceramic work at Madoura in the 60’s which attracted many Parisian ceramic artists to Vallauris who added to the proliferation of  modernist ceramic pieces.

 

 

Gorcisnitsa.-Ikchasnik-jar

Gorcisnitsa Ikchasnik Supermatist jar

1922

 

 

Marty-Ray---Art-Cafe---2009 abstract vessel

Marty Ray—  ‘Art Cafe’

2009

 

 

Blue-Nude-Tumbler.-Henri-Matisse-inspired - Etsy StiffWristClay

Blue Nude Tumbler. Henri Matisse inspired

Etsy StiffWristClay

 

 

Henri Matisse vase with naked female danincg

Ovoid vase – Henri Matisse – 1907

Matisse wrote, “We move towards serenity through the simplification of ideas and form…….Details lessen the purity of lines, they harm the emotional intensity, and we choose to reject them. It is a question of learning – and perhaps relearning the ‘handwriting’ of lines. The aim of painting is not to reflect history, because this can be found in books. We have a higher conception. Through it, the artist expresses his inner vision.”

 

Matthew-Wade-ceramic-vessel

Matthew Wade

 

 

Lamp polycroma abstract  --  Ciavardoni 1950-Albisola Italy

 

Lamp policroma abstract  —  Ciavardoni

1950 Albisola, Italy

 

 

 

Galileo-Chini-italian vase in blue and white with fish edges

Galileo Chini, 1900

 

 

Corrado-Cagli-and-Ceramiche-Rometti

‘The Tamer’ – Corrado Cagli for Ceramiche Rometti, Umbria

1930

 

 

Ikeda Ester-ceramic-teapots

Ikeda Ester

 

Alexander Archipenko Seated Figure-1938 abstract sculpture

Alexander Archipenko ‘Seated Figure’

1938

 

 

Ernabella-Arts-ceramics vase Vivian Thompson, Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters)

Vivian Thompson, ‘Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters)’

 

 

 

Lapid-Mid-Century-Pottery vessel with abstract motif

Lapid Mid Century Pottery, Tel Aviv

 

 

Rare-Marc-Bellaire-California-Pottery-Muted-Corals-Bowl

Marc Bellaire California Pottery Muted Corals bowl  with black Balinese dancer

 

 

Italian Mid Century abstract motif vase

Italian Mid Century abstract motif vase

 

 

Charles Catteau ceramic jazz age vase

Charles Catteau – stylized floral decorative Jazz Age vase

1924

 

Modernist motif plate-Krzysztof-in-Walbrzych, Poland

Modernist motif plate — Krzysztof in Walbrzych, Poland

 

 

abstract Charels Catteau vase

Charles Catteau, Boch Freres, 1925

Deconamic

 

 

Abstract Jazz Age Cubist Deco vessel - Charles Catteau

Abstract Jazz Age Cubist Deco vessel – Charles Catteau

30’s

 

 

 

Vase with stylized floral motifs,-jasper - Charles Catteau

Charles Catteau vase

1924

 

 

carlton-ball sgraffito decorated vase

F.Carlton Ball

Modernacious.com

 

gambone-guido-1909 ceramic lamp base abstract figure

                                                                                                                                                                     Guido Gambone

 

 

 

Ceramic water pitcher - WEG Pottery

WEG pottery ceramic jug

1950’s

 

 

black white terracotta vase - Picasso

Pablo Picasso pitcher

 

 

Marianne-Starck-for-Michael-Andersen-&-Son White dove on black ceramic jug

Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son

 

 

thrown-stoneware Anne Mortier with teal green abstract motif on white

Footed conical vessel, thrown stoneware – Anne Mortier

 

 

White Vessel with Signs-1990- Gordon Bladwin

‘White Vessel with Signs’ – Gordon Baldwin

 1990

 

 

CEramic sculpture - Cloud-2’,-1996-Gordon-Baldwin

 ‘Cloud 2’ – Gordon Baldwin

1996

 

 

Jojan Miro ceramic vase with abstract hand-drawn decoration

Joan Miro

 

 

Joan-Miro-photographed-for-LIFE-magazine-

Joan Miro in his Barcelona studio

Photo Mark Shaw LIFE, 1955

 

 

Mid Century 16 inch plate - Tony Morris abstract face motifs

Mid Century 16 inch plate – Tony Morris

 

 

Donyale Luna in a linked disc abstract dress by Paco Rabanne - Sixties

Donyale Luna in a linked disc abstract dress by Paco Rabanne. Photo: Guy Bourdin

1966.

 

 

 

Alison-Britton ceramic vessel with abstract decoration

Alison Britton

 

 

Alison-Britton-abstract ceramic vessel with asymmetrical form

Alison Britton

 

 

'Picasso---Woman Lying on a Chaise' Ceramic-lidded vessel by-Goebel

‘Picasso—Woman Lying on a Chaise’ — Ceramic Box by Goebel

 

 

Anelise-Bredow ceramic vessels with bullseye motifs

Anelise Bredow

 

 

Mid Century ceramic jar with lid and sgraffito motifs  - Clyde Burt

Mid Century ceramic jar  – Clyde Burt

 

 

 

Steve-Czerniel flared vase

Steve Czerniel

 

 

beautiful-sascha-brastoff-black-&-white-dancing-nudes-ashtray vintage

Sascha Brastoff

 

 

Mid Century vase, Deruta, Italy standing abstract female illustration

Mid Century vase, Deruta, Italy

 

 

Art-Deco-Modernist-Vase-by-Charles-CATTEAU

Art Deco modernist  vase – Charles Catteau

 

 

 

Boyan-Moskov twin lug vesssel with abstract motif

Boyan Moskov

 

 

 

Camilla-Ward slab built ceramic vessel

Camilla Ward

 

 

 

Carolyn-Genders ceramic abstract form and decorated vaseCarolyn Genders

 

 

 

Large abstract vase in the garden - Carolyn-Genders

Carolyn Genders

 

 

 

Carstens-Vase lava glaze Mid Century

Carstens lava glaze Vase

 

 

Boyan Mosko ceramic vessel lime green, pine green and white

‘Daffodil Blossoms’ – Boyan Mosko

 

 

 

 Iincised Doodle Bottle - Red and Black Boyan Moskov-

‘Doodle Bottle – Red and Black’ –  Boyan Moskov

 

 

 

Ernabella-Arts-ceramics Tjimpuna Williams Ngayuku Walka stoneware with terrasigilatta

Tjimpuna Williams Ngayuku Walka stoneware with terrasigilatta

 

 

Gustavo Perez-abstract.vase

Gustavo Perez

 

 

 

Michael Lucero-surrealist-ceramic

Michael Lucero-surrealist abstract sculpture

 

 

F.-Carlton-Ball-and-Aaron-Bohrod-Glazed-Stoneware-Vesse

F. Carlton Ball and Aaron Bohrod Glazed Stoneware Vessel,

c1950

 

 

john-m-donoghue lidded jar and abstract decoration

John M Donoghue

 

 

Gustavo Perez Mexican abstract ceramics

Gustavo Perez

 

 

Mid Century Guido Gambone-italy-narrow-vase

Guido Gambone, Italy

60’s

 

pod vessel Gregg Rasmusson

Gregg Rasmusson, St. Louis

Greg Rasmusson Ceramics

 

 

 

Floris Meydam Gouda Ruimte-vase

Floris Meydam  ‘Ruimte’ vase for Gouda, Netherlands

 

 

Jaap-Dommisse;-Glazed-Ceramic-Vesse

Jaap Dommisse

1950’s

 

 

Natalya-Sots-plate with an abstract cat

Abstract cat – Natalya Sots

 

 

 

 

Jim Mulfinger, 2010 - Miro inspired black slip sgrafitto over porcelain with clear glaze thrown and altered vase

Miro inspired black slip sgrafitto over porcelain with clear glaze thrown and altered vase – Jim Mulfinger

2010

 

 

Penny Evens Australian indigenous art vessel

Penny Evans

 

 

 

Poole Pottery ceramic dish

Poole Pottery, 50’s

Rob’s Poole Pottery

 

 

Raine-Middleton sgraffito ceramic skyline jug

Raine Middleton

Hartzog Pottery by Raine

 

 

Abstract-Vallauris-Ceramic-Vase - turquoise

Abstract motif Vallauris Ceramic Vase by Borty

 

 

Marty-Ray---The-Neighborhood ceramic vase

Marty Ray — ‘The Neighborhood’

 

 

 

Raku-Pottery---Medium-Vase---Bullseye-Pattern

Abstract bullseye vessel – Ryan Peters

 

 

 

 

Black & White Sculpted Portal Vase by Jean Elton

Black & White Sculpted Portal Vase by Jean Elton

 

 

Camille-Faure cubist-deco vase-MODEL-PRIMEROSE-Signed-C.Fauré Limoges

 

Camille Faure cubist deco vase-MODEL-PRIMEROSE-

Signed-C.Fauré Limoges

 

 

Royal-Copenhagen ceramic vesse

Royal Copenhagen

 

 

 

Fnils Thorsson Mid Century vase

Fnils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

 

 

 

Sam-Scott black and white abstract motif plate

Sam Scott

 

 

Seymour-Lipton-Sea-King-1955 Bronze sculpture

Seymour Lipton – ‘Sea King’

1955

 

 

Ultra-Large-Gorrogarah-binjdil-mañana-Plate---Penny--Evans-

Ultra Large Gorrogarah binjdil Morning Platter—Penny Evans

 

 

Vase-by-Boyan-Moscov

Vase by Boyan Moscov

Meredith Gallery

 

 

Vivian Thompson Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters) stoneware with terrasigilatta

Vivian Thompson Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters) stoneware with terrasigilatta

 

 

West German incised sgraffito glaze lidded jar red and blue

West German incised sgraffito glaze lidded jar

 

 

 

Gouda-Rumba-Flora-art-pottery-vase

Gouda Rumba Flora art pottery vase

 

 

moderniat vases Denise-&-Peter-Orlando

Denise & Peter Orlando

circa 1950-60

 

 

Joan-Miro vase

Joan Miro

1946

 

 

Michael Wein - Picasso tribute porcelain platter - nude cubist woman

Michael Wein – Picasso tribute porcelain platter

M.Wein Raku Pottery

 

 

Pablo Picasso Madoura vase

Picasso Madoura vase, Vallauris

 

 

Ravelli-Colorite-rare-vase

Italian Mid Century Ravelli Colorite vase

 

 

Pottery-La-Colombe-pitcher

Pottery La Colombe pitcher

50’s

 

Bay-Bodo-Mans-wgp-1950s-huge-floor-vase

Bay Bodo Mans 1950s huge floor vase