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Early Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
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An early ceramic vase in a slightly tapered cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic silouette is strikingly primordial with its wider mouth rim in the perfect circle, bringing to mind the Chinese neolithic Jade form Cong and Bi respectively. What is really extraordinary about this piece is the complex glaze Bezanson applied on the surface. On a brown iridescent background, there are two "rings" with "Honan tenmoku" glaze, each with a brilliant mixture of saturation by changing the iron content. The top portion is largely a very thick and oily "black olive" glaze, which is highly saturated, except for a lighter circle (less iron-saturated) at the rim that serves as a visually demarcating effect. In the midbody, a lighter tenmoku glaze and a darker base with a "hair fur" effect was applied in an irregular form, perhaps mimicking the mountain ranges in traditional Chinese ink painting. These tenmoku colors contrast beautifully with the metallic brown background. The whole effect is harmonious, rooted in Asian ceramic tradition but utterly modern looking. The vase was marked on the base with the potter's decipher as shown. The decipher indicates that this vase was made in Weston VT circa 1965-1970, together with another vase in our collection with the similar glaze. It showcases the highly sophisticated glaze techniques Bezanson mastered and used fluidly in his ceramic work.
Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) was a Canadian born artist and Benedictine monk primarily known for his porcelain pottery and mastery of complex glazes. Strongly influenced by Asian pottery, often adapting traditional Chinese and Japanese pottery methods and materials to his work. He is renowned for his original glaze recipes and perfect forms and always sought to create something new and beautiful. His exacting standards made for the shattering of over 80% of each firing. One "rescued" piece however is now in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. His estate is represented by Pucker Gallery in Boston.
See two examples with the "Hoan Tenmoku" and "Black Olive" glaze, see illustration 24 and 26 in "The porcelain of Brother Thomas The path to the Beautiful" by Godine/Pucker Safrai.
- Creator:Brother Thomas Bezanson (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1965-1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minimal wear.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU945028764232
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