Thom Atkins
When Pigs Fly

Thom Atkins (American b. 1944)
When Pigs Fly 2006
Quilted cotton, aluminum wire, glass beads,
coral, glass, faux amber
18 x 22 x 18″
Kamm Collection 2007.124.2
Photo: David H. Ramsey

This large teapot sculpture was created by the quilter and bead artist Thom Atkins, and takes the form of a pig riding a winged-dragon. In this sculpture, the spout of the teapot is formed from the open mouth of the dragon, while the handle is formed from the tail of the dragon, which curls upward to form a loop with the body. The pig is seated on top of a removable lid, with its snout triumphantly raised and holding a waving banner.

Read more from our blog post by Nora Weston on Thom Atkins.

Scroll to Top