Put a lid on it ! - ceramic boxes, jubako, jars and pots Lidded ceramic vessels come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. Most are functional in nature and a selection of trinket/jewelry boxes, jars, censers, cigarette boxes, jubako boxes, covered pots and bowls are represented below. The Japanese jubako boxes displayed are a practical means to stack the bento trays making them more compact and keeping the food warm. The correct term for the porcelain boxes is actually Danjo, while Jubako refers to the lacquered trays. Traditionally the 4 tiered boxes are filled with small entree sized

This handout/poster helps with understanding ways to create a vessel with a fitted lid.Interest in ceramics related resources. Check out Tracy Fortune's ALL ABOUT CLAY SERIES including a free digital resource called Clay Studio Tips. Check out theses linksDIGITAL DOWNLOADSPAPERBACK BOOKS ...

Sargent Claude Johnson - 'Chester' 1930 – A collection of African American artworks, primarily focused on ceramic and sculptural pieces. As I delved into the various Afro American art genres that I was able to source, I was reminded of Ernie Barnes iconic album cover “Sugar Shack “ for Marvin Gaye's 1976 recording “ I want You”. The tapestry of black dancers depicted a writhing sensual embodiment of the human soul, captured by a collective primordial rhythm in motion. The newer art is still an affirmation of enthralling movement and colours and it was gratifying to discover it again,

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More whimsical pottery, a few sculptures too : As this is the latest instalment of pottery whimsical, the only thing being revealed here is more ceramic oddities, a few quirky sculptures and other amusing art pieces. The usual guidelines apply ... from the sublime to the enthralling, from frivolous to sobering, ponderous to far reaching, ordinary to excellent, wacky to bemusing, ancient to now and maybe into the future and anything in between and before and after. … 'Life without whimsy is like a joke without a punchline' ...Oscar Weld … The Bridge - Andy

I’m excited to announce that I’ve been invited to exhibit my work at the Taft Museum of Art. The exhibition is titled Resilience: New Ceramic Works by Terri