1976 Abstract Sylvia Hyman (1917-2012) Porcelain Sculpture

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Offering a beautiful abstract porcelain sculpture by renowned ceramisist Sylvia Hyman (Tennessee, 1917-2012). Hyman was known for her use of … Read more Offering a beautiful abstract porcelain sculpture by renowned ceramisist Sylvia Hyman (Tennessee, 1917-2012). Hyman was known for her use of the artist technique known as “Trompe L’Oeil,” which means “to fool, mislead, or trick the eye.” She developed sculptures that seemed so real that it was difficult to see that they were made from clay. This early work, which is more abstract, is an iridescent glazed sculpture with a ruffled top and rounded vase form base with depressions, giving the base a soft, maleable appearance. It is a beautiful and endlessly fascinating piece when viewed from various angles.

Examples of Hyman's work are included in collections worldwide including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, the Saga Prefectural Museum in Saga, Japan, the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville, and the Renwick Gallery in Washington D.C. Her awards included a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Craft Arts from the National Museum of Women in the Arts of Washington, D.C. and the Tennessee Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. A book of her artwork, "The Intriguing Vision of Sylvia Hyman: Trompe L’Oeil Ceramic Artist," was published in 2012.

Additional information about the artist can be found on the website of the Tennessee Arts Commission (https://tnartscommission.org/permanentcollection/sylvia-hyman/), including excerpts from a film documentary titled "Sylvia Hyman: Eternal Wonder." See less