Gail Markiewicz Textured Teapot Sculpture Hand Crafted Ceramic Clay Modern USA

Description: Beautiful One Of A Kind Gail Markiewicz handcrafted clay teapot sculpture; a whimsical design from well known and celebrated potter. Measures 11.25 inches tall, almost 5 inches deep and about 10.5 inches wide. Signed on the bottom in black pen or marker. Gail Markiewicz artist statement: "My inclination to be an artist began at a very early age. I was in fourth grade when I decided that was what I would be when I grew up! Throughout the years, I never deviated, and my conviction grew stronger as my desire to create art became an inner calling. For me, there is no choice: I get up in the morning and look forward to immersing myself in the creative process." Markiewicz discovered clay about 30 years ago. From that moment on she fell in love with the medium. She has often said that her biggest love was the way she could manipulate the clay with textures and carvings. She combines textures and carvings into a patchwork clay quilt and makes it into a sculptural form--an invitation to caress. Each piece takes several weeks to make due to the artist's multi-step process. First, Markiewicz must roll out pieces of clay and imprints textures into each individual piece. These are then "stitched" together with clay slip so that they begin to form a "quilt." Finally, she shapes the parts into a sculptural vessel. Many colorful glazes are applied at different firings.Markiewicz received her master's degree in art from the University of Southern Connecticut. By that time she had developed a sophisticated series of huge sculptures, so she was given her own studio to pursue this interest. She later attended Penland School of Crafts, where she fell in love with clay. Her art is the result of years of expression that is self-taught. No cracks or repairs. Photo 17 shows what appears to be a chip but it is not; it's glossy and glazed over. Photo 18 shows an example of what I call pin pricks. These are present at random. There is one small chip at the underside edge that creeps up a tiny bit over the edge. See photos 19 & 20 for views of the same tiny shallow chip that measures approximately 5/16 x 3/16". Crazing is present and is visible in a number of photos - photo 16 is an example. Dimensions:Height - 11.25" approxWidth - 10.5" approxDepth - 4.875" approxWeight - 3 lb 3 oz Photos are provided as an integral part of the product description and tell an accurate story of condition. Look carefully using the hover feature to determine if this item meets your requirements and please ask questions prior to purchase. If you see something I have missed please contact me before making a decision. Thank you. Actual color(s) may vary from photos. Presently shipping to continental USA only. Shipping is Buyer’s Choice of either Economy USPS Ground Advantage or Expedited USPS Priority Mail. Item will ship within 3 business days of receipt of Buyer's payment. I Do Not Accept Returns.

Price: 95 USD

Location: Lansdale, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-08T12:00:01.000Z

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