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Ron Carlson Art

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Ron Carlson received both his Bachelor’s of Art and Masters of Art from San Diego State University in 1972 and 1974. After completing his education, Carlson assisted in the development of the UCSD Crafts Center, where he became the director and held the position for 38 years. From 1977 to 2011 Carlson worked to build the most comprehensive crafts program on the West coast. Up until his retirement from the program in 2011, Carlson devoted his time to teaching ceramics. He also taught neon and glassblowing both locally and in Japan over the years. As a sculptor, Carlson is focused on investigating his own relationship to the materials. He explains, “the primary purpose of my work is the process itself, a self-indulgent interaction with the materials, ideas, and techniques. The work that involves imagery is a combination of symbols, subliminal observations that often reflect the contemporary human condition or just illustrates my life and experiences.” Many of his porcelain works are usable as functional vessels. He notes, “my ceramic work is an investigation into the sculptural dynamics of the vessel form,” thereby challenging the notion of a ‘formal sculpture.’ The playfulness of Carlson’s work invites the viewer to physically pick up his pieces, open them up, and explore their own relationship with art, and what art can be.
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Artist: Ron Carlson
Lincoln Teapot

Lincoln Teapot

By Ron Carlson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original porcelain teapot by Ron Carlson

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21st Century and Contemporary Ron Carlson Art

Materials

Porcelain

Avant-Garde Metallic Geometric Lidded Box, Ceramic, Abstract, 2010+
Avant-Garde Metallic Geometric Lidded Box, Ceramic, Abstract, 2010+

Avant-Garde Metallic Geometric Lidded Box, Ceramic, Abstract, 2010+

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 3 x 2.5 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow d...

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2010s Abstract Ron Carlson Art

Materials

Ceramic

Zigzag Ceramic Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010s
Zigzag Ceramic Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010s

Zigzag Ceramic Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010s

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4 x 2.25 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow ...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Avant-Garde Decorative Lidded Container, Pop Art, 2010+, New
Ceramic Avant-Garde Decorative Lidded Container, Pop Art, 2010+, New

Ceramic Avant-Garde Decorative Lidded Container, Pop Art, 2010+, New

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original functional vessels made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity ...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Pop Art Orange Marilyn Portrait Plate, Ceramic, 2010s, Signed, 5x5 in
Pop Art Orange Marilyn Portrait Plate, Ceramic, 2010s, Signed, 5x5 in

Pop Art Orange Marilyn Portrait Plate, Ceramic, 2010s, Signed, 5x5 in

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5 x 5 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. Lead...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Face of a Lady Hanging Plate, Ceramic, Pop Art, 2010s, Signed, 5.75 in
Face of a Lady Hanging Plate, Ceramic, Pop Art, 2010s, Signed, 5.75 in

Face of a Lady Hanging Plate, Ceramic, Pop Art, 2010s, Signed, 5.75 in

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5.75 x 5.75 x 1.5 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic Pop Art Green Checkered Shirt Hanging Plate
Ceramic Pop Art Green Checkered Shirt Hanging Plate

Ceramic Pop Art Green Checkered Shirt Hanging Plate

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4.25 x 4.25 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery....

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Functional Volkswagen Lidded Container, Pop Art, 2010+, Unique
Ceramic Functional Volkswagen Lidded Container, Pop Art, 2010+, Unique

Ceramic Functional Volkswagen Lidded Container, Pop Art, 2010+, Unique

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 3.75 x 1.5 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. Lead free; hand washing highly recommended. Safe for microwave use...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Fly Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010- Present
Ceramic Fly Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010- Present

Ceramic Fly Lidded Container, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010- Present

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 3.75 x 2.25 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will foll...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Animal Goose Hanging Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010+, 4.75 in
Ceramic Animal Goose Hanging Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010+, 4.75 in

Ceramic Animal Goose Hanging Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010+, 4.75 in

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4.75 x 4.75 x 1.5 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow...

Category

2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Avant-Garde Sword Cup, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010-Now
Ceramic Avant-Garde Sword Cup, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010-Now

Ceramic Avant-Garde Sword Cup, Pop Art Style, Signed, 2010-Now

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original cup made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5 x 2.5 x 2.5 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow deliv...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic Female Portrait Hanging Plate, Pop Art, 2010s, Signed, 5.5 in
Ceramic Female Portrait Hanging Plate, Pop Art, 2010s, Signed, 5.5 in

Ceramic Female Portrait Hanging Plate, Pop Art, 2010s, Signed, 5.5 in

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow d...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Blonde Portrait Hanging Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010-Now
Ceramic Blonde Portrait Hanging Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010-Now

Ceramic Blonde Portrait Hanging Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010-Now

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5 x 5 x 1 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow deliver...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Blue and Green Portrait Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010-Now
Ceramic Blue and Green Portrait Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010-Now

Ceramic Blue and Green Portrait Plate, Pop Art, Signed, 2010-Now

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4.5 x 4.5 x 1 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow del...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bellagio Lidded Jar, Pop Art Style, Original, 2010- Present
Ceramic Bellagio Lidded Jar, Pop Art Style, Original, 2010- Present

Ceramic Bellagio Lidded Jar, Pop Art Style, Original, 2010- Present

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original function vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 3.5 x 1.88 x 3.5 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity wi...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pop Art Cow Hanging Plate
Ceramic Pop Art Cow Hanging Plate

Ceramic Pop Art Cow Hanging Plate

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4 x 4 x 1 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow deliver...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Bowl Cut Hanging Plate
Ceramic Bowl Cut Hanging Plate

Ceramic Bowl Cut Hanging Plate

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4.5 x 6 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. Lead free; hand washing highly recommended. Safe for microwave use...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pop Art General Mao Hanging Plate
Ceramic Pop Art General Mao Hanging Plate

Ceramic Pop Art General Mao Hanging Plate

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 1.5 x 6.75 in. A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. Lead fr...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pop Art Floating Head Hanging Plate
Ceramic Pop Art Floating Head Hanging Plate

Ceramic Pop Art Floating Head Hanging Plate

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 6 x 6 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. Lead...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Avant Garde Three Faces Hanging Plate
Ceramic Avant Garde Three Faces Hanging Plate

Ceramic Avant Garde Three Faces Hanging Plate

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5 x 5 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. Lead...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pop Culture Red Volkswagen Lidded Container
Ceramic Pop Culture Red Volkswagen Lidded Container

Ceramic Pop Culture Red Volkswagen Lidded Container

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original functional vessel made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 3.75 x 1.5 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticity will follo...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pop Art Speed Racer Hanging Plate
Ceramic Pop Art Speed Racer Hanging Plate

Ceramic Pop Art Speed Racer Hanging Plate

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5.5 x 5.5 x 1 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow del...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

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Ceramic Avant-Garde Clothes Pin Cup
Ceramic Avant-Garde Clothes Pin Cup

Ceramic Avant-Garde Clothes Pin Cup

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original cup made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5 x 3.5 x 5 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow deliver...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Avant-Garde Portrait Cup
Ceramic Avant-Garde Portrait Cup

Ceramic Avant-Garde Portrait Cup

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original cup made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4 x 4 x 3 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. Lead free; hand washing highly recommended. Safe for microwave use...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Avant-Garde Wave Espresso Cup
Ceramic Avant-Garde Wave Espresso Cup

Ceramic Avant-Garde Wave Espresso Cup

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original cup made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4 x 3 x 3 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery....

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2010s Abstract Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Avant-Garde No Handle Cup
Ceramic Avant-Garde No Handle Cup

Ceramic Avant-Garde No Handle Cup

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original cup made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 3 x 4 x 3 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery....

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2010s Abstract Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pop Art Checkered Nude Woman Hanging Plate
Ceramic Pop Art Checkered Nude Woman Hanging Plate

Ceramic Pop Art Checkered Nude Woman Hanging Plate

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original hanging plate made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 5 x 5 x 1 in (L x H x D). A certificate of authenticity will follow...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pop Art Nude Woman Cup
Ceramic Pop Art Nude Woman Cup

Ron CarlsonCeramic Pop Art Nude Woman Cup

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H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Ceramic Pop Art Nude Woman Cup

By Ron Carlson

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original cup made by southern California artist, Ron Carlson. Its dimensions are 4.5 x 3.5 in (L x H). A certificate of authenticit...

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2010s Pop Art Ron Carlson Art

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Ceramic

Ron Carlson art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Ron Carlson art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ron Carlson in ceramic and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Ron Carlson art, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are available. Ron Carlson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $1,260, while the average work can sell for $140.