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Ceramic Lusterware Bowl with Metallic Glaze by Beatrice Wood

Creator: Beatrice (Beato) Wood
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A large ceramic lusterware bowl by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The piece, circa 1980s, is of an upright deep form typical of a rice bowl, supported by a small foot ring. The surface was applied with brilliant metallic multi-color glazes in splashes and streaks, forming a cross pattern in the inner well that spills out to the exterior/ The visual effect the piece achieves evokes the mesmerizing op art, which might be in the artist's mind during the creating process. Signed on the bottom "Beato" in black mark.
Beatrice Wood was a multi-disciplinary artist and author. In her long life and career, she was known as Mama of Dada, an avant-garde artist, a potter, an author, and an inspiration. Her long career with pottery is distinguished by a signature style of in-glaze luster that draws the metallic salts to the surface of the glaze by starving the kiln of oxygen.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. A small glaze loss on the inner rim as shown, possibly as made. A small white mark on the base rim.
Creation Date:	1980s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Pottery
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	639969

Dimensions

H.	4 in;	Diam.	7.5 in;
H.	10.16 cm;	Diam.	19.05 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.