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Curtis Fontaine, Untitled Vessel #17, USA, 2021

Creator: Curtis Fontaine
Offered by: Todd Merrill Studio

Description
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under American ceramic artist Toshiko Takaezu helped Fontaine develop a keen sense of form and technique. The genesis of Fontaine’s abstract sculptures can be seen in Takaezu’s “closed form” vessels, though, whereas Takaezu used a traditional method of throwing a pot on a wheel, Fontaine’s process involves coil building, allowing each work to emerge and evolve without the symmetrical restraint that the wheel dictates.

Fontaine’s works, whether functional or non functional, maintain a strong corporeal sense of nature, resembling gourds, body organs, sea life, or even ancient root systems. His glaze colors are developed through many tests, as well as deduction and guessing and ultimately, luck.

Ceramic with glaze

32h x 24w x 14d in
81.28h x 60.96w x 35.56d cm

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	New
Materials:	Ceramic with glaze
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2021
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	783684

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	14 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	35.56 cm;

Message from Seller:

Todd Merrill Studio, located at 80 Lafayette St., New York City, NY 10013, represents an international group of artists specializing in unique, groundbreaking works of collectible design that blend contemporary art, fine craft, and innovation. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.673.0531 or email info@toddmerrillstudio.com.