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Tall Studio Pottery Ceramic Glazed Vase by Warren Mackenzie

Creator: Warren MacKenzie
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A tall cylinder shape stoneware vase by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The vase displays a slightly ambiguous shape between circle and sqaure and it features two small loops on the shoulder. The surface is covered in a brilliant orange hued Shino like glaze. Clearly informed by the artist's Japanese Mingei aesthetic, the solid form and the details like the shoulder loops also suggest a playful nod to American vernacular pottery like the storage jar. Impressed artist's double stamp toward the base.
Warren MacKenzie was a student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, the British and Japanese potters who were masters of Mingei (folk art) pottery. Mackinzie is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States and spreading it through his own art and mentorship during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	ceramic with glaze, stoneware
Condition:	Good. Minor shelf wear on the base
Creation Date:	late 20th century
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Pottery
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	548153

Dimensions

H.	14.25 in;	Diam.	5.5 in;
H.	36.2 cm;	Diam.	13.97 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.