119 - Black and White Mug, Sam Scott, Value: $75

119

Title: Black and White Mug

Artist: Sam Scott

Media: Wheel-thrown Kai Pottery

Dimensions: 5" x 3.25" x 5"

Value: $75

"Sam Scott is known for his elegantly crafted vessels and socially engaged content." Linda Ganstrom, NCECA curator

"I utilize the contrast of the white porcelain surface with a black matte glaze. The development of this glaze has allowed me to employ new forms of decoration on the clay surface, juxtaposing biomorphic poured shapes in contrast to the dense white porcelain. These drips create a graphic tension that is enhanced by orienting the directional flow of the glaze from both rim and foot of the piece. The shape of the pot informs the pouring process creating overlapping patterns which integrate the form, surface, and decoration, unifying the overall design." - Sam Scott

Sam Scott is an award-winning ceramic artist whose ceramic career began in Seattle in 1968. His forms are defined by functional simplicity and the white surface of each piece is decorated with abstract brushwork. Scott received a BFA from University of Washington in 1975. He taught at University of Washington, Everett Community College, and is currently professor at Shoreline Community College. His work was shown in important national and international exhibitions including NCECA Invitational exhibits, Objects of Virtue, Craft Forms, and the 2007 Biennial Exhibition of North American Functional Clay. He is published in Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, Clay Times, Porcelain Artist Magazine and included in books such as Robert Sperry Bright Abyss by Matthew Kangas, Making Marks by Robin Hopper, and 500 Cups: Ceramic Exploration of Utility and Grace (Lark Books).

https://www.samscottpottery.com/

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