Large Vintage Handmade Signed Gerry Williams Pottery Earthenware Vase Sculpture

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Gerry Williams is known using stoneware or porcelain to create vessels that are thrown and also for coil built sculptures.

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In the 1950s, Gerry Williams began working in the Black Hills area of Concord, New Hampshire with the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. He cites David Campbell, the director, as well as other potters working at the League, such as Vivika Heino, John Butler, and Richard Moll, as influential in his study. During this time, he focused on wheel-thrown pottery techniques, but soon became known for his architectural forms in porcelain and stoneware. By the 1960s, Williams was well-known and respected, and was well-versed in innovative wet-fire techniques and photoresist processes for adding images to ceramic forms. He began working with large stoneware bowls and coil-building urns. He also mastered the Copper Red Glaze during this time. As his work began to shift towards stoneware and porcelain, he created a body of well-known political sculptures, known as “Political Constructions”, which included graffiti, relief lettering, photographic imagery, effigy figures, polyester resin, and acrylic paints.

This large vintage handmade Gerry Williams earthenware pottery vase is a unique and original piece of art pottery. Crafted in the United States with a brown earthenware material, this vase showcases intricate details and a vintage pattern that adds character to any space. Signed by the artist, Gerry Williams, this vase is a one-of-a-kind decorative item that combines functionality with artistic flair. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a touch of artisanal charm to their home decor. It is in great condition and measures 10 1/2 inches tall by 8 inches wide. See less