Stoneware, anagama wood–fired. The surface exhibits natural ash deposits and variable texturing consistent with extended kiln exposure. Spiked protrusions articulate the form and contribute to its architectural presence. Minor surface wear commensurate with the firing process and age.
Dimensions: 6”H × 8”W × 6.75”D
Shapiro (b. 1949, Bronx, NY) studied ceramics in Japan from 1973 to 1981. He currently maintains a practice in upstate New York, where he works alongside his wife, ceramic artist Hinako. His work has been exhibited internationally and is represented in numerous public collections.
Public Collections Include:
Huntington Museum of Art (WV); Carlo Zauli Museum (Italy); Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; American Museum of Ceramic Art (CA); Crocker Art Museum (CA); The Mint Museum (NC); Brooklyn Museum (NY); Everson Museum of Art (NY); Fuller Museum (MA); Currier Museum (NH); Boca Raton Contemporary Art Museum (FL); Arkansas Art Center / Decorative Arts Museum (AR); Kajima International (NJ); Mary Burke Collection (NY); Longhouse Foundation (NY); SUNY New Paltz Art Collection (NY).
Stoneware, anagama wood–fired. The surface exhibits natural ash deposits and variable texturing consistent with extended kiln exposure. Spiked protrusions articulate the form and contribute to its architectural presence. Minor surface wear commensurate with the firing process and age.
Dimensions: 6”H × 8”W × 6.75”D
Shapiro (b. 1949, Bronx, NY) studied ceramics in Japan from 1973 to 1981. He currently maintains a practice in upstate New York, where he works alongside his wife, ceramic artist Hinako. His work has been exhibited internationally and is represented in numerous public collections.
Public Collections Include:
Huntington Museum of Art (WV); Carlo Zauli Museum (Italy); Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; American Museum of Ceramic Art (CA); Crocker Art Museum (CA); The Mint Museum (NC); Brooklyn Museum (NY); Everson Museum of Art (NY); Fuller Museum (MA); Currier Museum (NH); Boca Raton Contemporary Art Museum (FL); Arkansas Art Center / Decorative Arts Museum (AR); Kajima International (NJ); Mary Burke Collection (NY); Longhouse Foundation (NY); SUNY New Paltz Art Collection (NY).
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