Larry Watson Thrown Mixed Media Wax Resist Glazed Porcelain Floor Vase
Item Details
A mixed media sculptural porcelain vase by Kentucky artist Larry Watson. The vase features attached circuitry with impressed cartouches and lettering, with hole cut outs at the the corseted neck. It is glazed in a bright turquoise matte accentuated with wax resist to reveal the bisqued clay underneath. It has a sculpted handle to one side and rests on a thrown, domed raised base, signed under the glaze at the base.
A 2008 recipient of the Artist Emeritus award by the Kentucky Arts Council, Larry Watson is an accomplished Kentucky artist who has been creating fine porcelain pottery for more than twenty-five years. His work has been featured in notable publications, including Ceramics Monthly, Crafts Report, and Arts Across Kentucky. Watson has served as adjunct professor at Northern Kentucky University, and as president for the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen, and on the board of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Though most of his career has been spent in Kentucky, his work has been influenced by his participation in art exchange programs in both the Ukraine and France.
| Item Type | Floor vase |
| Brand | Larry Watson, Watson Clay Art |
| Materials | Porcelain, Metal, Plastic |
| Marks | Maker’s Mark |
| Maker | Larry Watson, Watson Clay Art |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Origin | United States |
| Signature | Signed to base “L Watson” |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- two circuit boards have been added to the piece but one is not fully attached; loose dust and debris; glaze inclusions.
Dimensions
Item #
ITMG191449
