Ceramic Art

Item Description

Flower Bowl

Earthenware

41/2"H x 15"diameter

Graceful forms with delicate designs represent the body of work by ceramist Shoko Teruyama. ÂA?

"Growing up in Japan, I remember tradition being part of daily life. Temples and shrines were everywhere, even inside our home. I was drawn to these sacred spaces and ceremonial objects because they were decorated with texture and pattern contrasted by areas of calm and stillness. These memories inspire my current work. I make boxes, intimate bowls, small plates for precious objects, vases for flower arranging, and a variety of serving pieces. Many forms allude to function and would serve food well but are more comfortable being placed in sacred spaces of the home like the center of a formal dining room table, a hope chest or a bedside stand. Ornamentation is important to my ideas. I have created motifs called vine patterns to lead your eye around the work. The patterns create visual movement representing water, wind and clouds."- Shoko Teruyama

Teruyama received her BA degree from Shizuoka University (Japan) and her MFA degree from Wichita State University (KS). Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States including the Ulrich Museum of Art (KS) and the Mint Museum of Craft + Design (NC).  Shoko currently works from her studio in Western North Carolina.

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