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Allyson George
Not the Priceless Historical Ceramic Jar! (Funny, Witty, Installation, ~40% OFF)

2025

$1,555.55
$2,60040% Off
£1,190.01
£1,989.0240% Off
€1,368.65
€2,287.6140% Off
CA$2,221.52
CA$3,713.1340% Off
A$2,448.73
A$4,092.8840% Off
CHF 1,265.27
CHF 2,114.8240% Off
MX$29,272.78
MX$48,927.5440% Off
NOK 15,917.05
NOK 26,604.3140% Off
SEK 14,959.76
SEK 25,004.2740% Off
DKK 10,222.60
DKK 17,086.4140% Off

About the Item

Allyson George Not the Priceless Historical Ceramic Jar! (Funny, Witty, Installation) Porcelain, glaze, stoneware, enamel spray paint, epoxy Year: 2025 Size Large Sitting Cup: 20 x 18 x 13 inches (50.8 x 45.72 x 33.02 cm) Size Jar: 9 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches (22.86 x 11.43 x 11.43 cm) Size Small Cup: 8.75 x 6.75 x 4.75 inches (22.22 x 17.14 x 12.06 cm) COA provided *Pedestal not included, however, can be made-to-order. Please inquire and request quote. ** Nails and installation instructions included. A priceless porcelain jar teeters on its pedestal while a heroic vase leaps into action and a mug… well, the mug might’ve started this mess. Out with the old, in with the new—these mugs are on a mission to prove contemporary clay can be priceless too. The jar features an intricately carved dragon, made using traditional relief techniques the artist learned while studying abroad in Jingdezhen, China. Two mugs gleefully ride the dragon as it chases its own tail, while a third dangles from the tip, teasing the beast. The attached lid keeps things (somewhat) stable—but just barely. A chaotic blend of reverence and rebellion, this piece sends both the pedestal and tradition off balance. Allyson George’s introduction to art was shaped by her early experiences and close connection to Disney. As a child, her mother would take her to Disney and Wyland gallery signings, where she received feedback directly from artists. Before discovering clay, George’s dream was to become an animator — a passion that continues to inform her work today. Her ceramics merge the playful parody of cartoons with the whimsical notion that pottery might spring to life. Both ceramics and traditional cel animation demand discipline, patience, and an embrace of repetition. For George, the process of shaping, molding, and firing clay parallels the painstaking frame-by-frame construction of animation — each requiring precision, timing, and a balance between technical mastery and creative spontaneity. George infuses humor and imagination into her work, drawing inspiration from her background, environment, and the unpredictable nature of clay itself. Her ceramic vessels often transcend their utilitarian origins, transforming into lively characters that engage with one another and the spaces they inhabit. Her artistic vision centers on creating works that are both visually compelling and narratively rich. Through form, surface, and occasional 2D animation, George tells stories that celebrate joy, curiosity, and the material’s inherent personality. Rooted in dedication and passion, her practice reflects a lifelong love of process, play, and the expressive potential of both ceramics and animation. Allyson George, contemporary ceramics, animated pottery, narrative sculpture, Jingdezhen porcelain, ceramic storytelling, whimsical art, cartoon-inspired ceramics, relief carving, sculptural vessels, playful design, ceramic animation, humor in art, character-driven sculpture, modern clay art, mixed media ceramics, traditional meets contemporary, expressive pottery, ceramic fantasy, dynamic composition
  • Creator:
    Allyson George (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Kansas City, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU608317101522

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