Vintage Donna Polseno Handmade Square Ceramic Bowl

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This distinctive unsigned hand-crafted ceramic square bowl by acclaimed studio potter Donna Polseno shows her early 1980s exploration of surface … Read more This distinctive unsigned hand-crafted ceramic square bowl by acclaimed studio potter Donna Polseno shows her early 1980s exploration of surface and design. It showcases her signature technique using intricate layers of wax resist and liquid latex to separate satin-matte glazes. The delicate, long-stemmed floral/seedpod motif set against
Known for her rich, painterly surfaces, this square pottery bowl beautifully highlights her signature decorative technique. of Glaze Layering: The depth of the surface is achieved through her method of applying multiple layers of compatible glazes and using Resist & Brushwork: She masterfully utilizes wax resist and liquid latex alongside precise brushwork to isolate the stylized floral patterns. The piece juxtaposes an earthy, speckled clay body against metallic or dark trailing stems capped with deep maroon, three-petaled blooms—capturing the essence of nature through an elegant, modern form.This piece is a square, hand-formed ceramic studio art pottery bowl purchased in 1981-1982 when it was exhibited at The American Hand Gallery.a highly influential gallery formerly located in Washington, D.C., which served as a premier showcase for top-tier mid-to-late 20th-century studio craft.
My measurements are approximate 7.5" x 7.5" X 2 5/8" High. It has not been used, it has been displayed in a collectors cabinet.
Donna Polseno is a highly acclaimed contemporary American studio ceramicist and sculptor based in Floyd, Virginia. See less