figurative Archives - Kamm Teapot Foundation

Viola Frey Teapot Sculptures

Allie Farlowe November 29, 2023

“…If you [make art] based on what is stylish, or is acceptably good, then you have nowhere to take it.”[i] – Viola Frey The American

Kathryn McBride, "Dream Journey on the Spice Trail" 1997. Ceramic sculpture of a woman riding.

Kathryn McBride Ceramics

Allie Farlowe July 17, 2023

“A life with clay is a meaningful life.”[i] – Kathryn McBride The American artist Kathryn McBride (1950-2012) has been described as a “bright light” that

Littleton & Vogel Glass Commission

Allie Farlowe January 27, 2021

“…Our ideas are generated by the flow of making and our shared curiosity and wonder of the world (and people) around us…”[i] – John Littleton

Sergei Isupov, "The Cat Walks Alone For Herself" 1997. Porcelain, ceramic stain, glaze, 14 x 15 x 8.5 in. Kamm Collection 1997.113. Photo: Tony Cunha.

Drawing on Teapots: Weiser and Isupov

Allie Farlowe October 4, 2019

For this blog post we will focus on two ceramicists, Kurt Weiser and Sergei Isupov, who are known for covering the surfaces of their designs

Jules Ralph Feiffer (American, b. 1929), "Kamm Family Teapot Drawing" 2013. Watercolor on paper, 17 x 13 in. Kamm Collection 2013.182. Photo: David H. Ramsey.

Jules Feiffer Teapot Drawing

Nora Weston August 18, 2014

This drawing was commissioned by the Kamm Teapot Foundation from cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer. Feiffer has drawn and written for numerous projects, including his

Thomas Atkins (American b.1944), “When Pigs Fly” 2006.

Thom Atkins When Pigs Fly

Nora Weston July 31, 2014

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

Gladys Nilsson (American, b. 1940) "Grey Bros. 4zz's" 1990 watercolor on paper 23.5 x 22.625" Photo: Courtesy of the Jean Albano Gallery 2012.117

Gladys Nilsson Grey Bros. 4zz’s

Nora Weston July 29, 2014

This painting is by the contemporary American artist Gladys Nilsson, who is known for her colorful, often surreal figurative watercolor paintings. She currently teaches painting

Hidden Identitea

Nora Weston July 29, 2014

Hidden Identitea is a teapot sculpture by the contemporary ceramicist Laura, or “Red,” Weldon Sandlin. Sandlin was born in Owensboro, KY, and now lives and

Gerry Wallace, "Aircraft Carrier" 2005. Stoneware, porcelain, 8.5 x 18.25 x 6.75 in. Kamm Collection 2005.84.1.

Aircraft Carrier Teapot

Nora Weston July 29, 2014

This teapot sculpture by ceramicist Gerry Wallace takes the surprising form of an aircraft carrier warship, which sits on a separate base made in the

The Chinese QuinTeapots

Nora Weston July 23, 2014

Red Sandlin (American, b. 1958), The Chinese QuinTeapots 2003. Ceramic, painted wood, 39 x 10.75 x 9.25 in. Kamm Collection 2003.36.3. Photos: David H. Ramsey.

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