Classic Ceramics Part Two

Classic Ceramics Part 2

Elsa Rady, Ken Price, Beatrice Wood

The Frank Lloyd Gallery is proud to present an online-only exhibit of classic American ceramics. The late 20th century marked the rise of the individual studio artist working with clay, and a period of experimentation with diverse historical and cultural sources. The three artists in this current show were leaders, all from different backgrounds, but originally based in Southern California in the mid-20th century. This online show will begin on March 4th and end on April 30th.

Elsa Rady (1943–2011) Along with several innovative ceramic artists in the 1960s, Elsa Rady studied at the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. The school's emphasis on a thorough knowledge of history, tradition, and technique provided students with a background for making classic vessel forms, often derived from Chinese ceramics. The three works in this show demonstrate an understanding of Chinese ceramics, and her elegant porcelain pieces from the late 1960s and early 1970s show that influence. The delicate details of the works are shown here, as well as the intricacies of the glazes.

After moving to Taos, New Mexico in the early 1970s, Ken Price (1935—2012) was very involved with working "in the spirit of Mexican pottery," not wanting to make copies, but creating pottery that had the feeling of a roadside stand in rural Mexico. The project grew to become very engaging, and took over the artist's house and studio. Eventually, under the title of "Happy's Curios," the project was formally set up at the Los Angeles County Museum, an exhibition presented from April 4 to July 2, 1978. Among the "wares" that Price made were sets of cups, such as the example in this show, "Untitled Flower Cup," c. 1974-76" Also included were "Town Cups," like the delightful small landscapes and town scenes in our current exhibition.

Other works in this show are remarkable examples of Beatrice Wood's (1893–1998) signature luster glazing, which she developed over the course of her long and extraordinary life. The slender, tapering vessels are sometimes adorned with handles, and complement the rich surface of her work. These vessels have the elegant presence of an artifact unearthed from an ancient civilization. Shimmering, gilded colors animate the works, catching the light and drawing in the viewer. The Frank Lloyd Gallery showed Beatrice Wood in six solo shows, and a variety of group shows.

Please contact the gallery for more information: info@franklloyd.com

Classic Ceramics Part 2

Elsa Rady, Ken Price, Beatrice Wood

The Frank Lloyd Gallery is proud to present an online-only exhibit of classic American ceramics. The late 20th century marked the rise of the individual studio artist working with clay, and a period of experimentation with diverse historical and cultural sources. The three artists in this current show were leaders, all from different backgrounds, but originally based in Southern California in the mid-20th century. This online show will begin on March 4th and end on April 30th.

Elsa Rady (1943–2011) Along with several innovative ceramic artists in the 1960s, Elsa Rady studied at the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. The school's emphasis on a thorough knowledge of history, tradition, and technique provided students with a background for making classic vessel forms, often derived from Chinese ceramics. The three works in this show demonstrate an understanding of Chinese ceramics, and her elegant porcelain pieces from the late 1960s and early 1970s show that influence. The delicate details of the works are shown here, as well as the intricacies of the glazes.

After moving to Taos, New Mexico in the early 1970s, Ken Price (1935—2012) was very involved with working "in the spirit of Mexican pottery," not wanting to make copies, but creating pottery that had the feeling of a roadside stand in rural Mexico. The project grew to become very engaging, and took over the artist's house and studio. Eventually, under the title of "Happy's Curios," the project was formally set up at the Los Angeles County Museum, an exhibition presented from April 4 to July 2, 1978. Among the "wares" that Price made were sets of cups, such as the example in this show, "Untitled Flower Cup," c. 1974-76" Also included were "Town Cups," like the delightful small landscapes and town scenes in our current exhibition.

Other works in this show are remarkable examples of Beatrice Wood's (1893–1998) signature luster glazing, which she developed over the course of her long and extraordinary life. The slender, tapering vessels are sometimes adorned with handles, and complement the rich surface of her work. These vessels have the elegant presence of an artifact unearthed from an ancient civilization. Shimmering, gilded colors animate the works, catching the light and drawing in the viewer. The Frank Lloyd Gallery showed Beatrice Wood in six solo shows, and a variety of group shows.

Please contact the gallery for more information: info@franklloyd.com

Classic Ceramics Part 2

Elsa Rady, Ken Price, Beatrice Wood

The Frank Lloyd Gallery is proud to present an online-only exhibit of classic American ceramics. The late 20th century marked the rise of the individual studio artist working with clay, and a period of experimentation with diverse historical and cultural sources. The three artists in this current show were leaders, all from different backgrounds, but originally based in Southern California in the mid-20th century. This online show will begin on March 4th and end on April 30th.

Elsa Rady (1943–2011) Along with several innovative ceramic artists in the 1960s, Elsa Rady studied at the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. The school's emphasis on a thorough knowledge of history, tradition, and technique provided students with a background for making classic vessel forms, often derived from Chinese ceramics. The three works in this show demonstrate an understanding of Chinese ceramics, and her elegant porcelain pieces from the late 1960s and early 1970s show that influence. The delicate details of the works are shown here, as well as the intricacies of the glazes.

After moving to Taos, New Mexico in the early 1970s, Ken Price (1935—2012) was very involved with working "in the spirit of Mexican pottery," not wanting to make copies, but creating pottery that had the feeling of a roadside stand in rural Mexico. The project grew to become very engaging, and took over the artist's house and studio. Eventually, under the title of "Happy's Curios," the project was formally set up at the Los Angeles County Museum, an exhibition presented from April 4 to July 2, 1978. Among the "wares" that Price made were sets of cups, such as the example in this show, "Untitled Flower Cup," c. 1974-76" Also included were "Town Cups," like the delightful small landscapes and town scenes in our current exhibition.

Other works in this show are remarkable examples of Beatrice Wood's (1893–1998) signature luster glazing, which she developed over the course of her long and extraordinary life. The slender, tapering vessels are sometimes adorned with handles, and complement the rich surface of her work. These vessels have the elegant presence of an artifact unearthed from an ancient civilization. Shimmering, gilded colors animate the works, catching the light and drawing in the viewer. The Frank Lloyd Gallery showed Beatrice Wood in six solo shows, and a variety of group shows.

Please contact the gallery for more information: info@franklloyd.com