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Kazuko Matthews California Post-modern Ceramic Kimono Vase Signed, ca 1980-1990s
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This is a gorgeous Post-modern ceramic vase by California artist Kazuko Matthews with a different design executed on front and back. This large vase measures 17-1/2" tall, 14" wide and 5" deep and is a bone white and medium gray color. The ceramic form seems to be inspired by the shape of a Kimono. A unique piece by a highly regarded ceramicist.
Kazuko Matthews is an American artist, born in Southern California, but raised in Japan. Upon her return to the U.S., she studied at Mt. San Antonio College, and Chouinard Art Institute, where she studied with Otto and Vivika Heino. After a career in graphics she decided to devote all oh her time to ceramics and she attended Santa Monica College and Scripps College, where she was a student of Paul Soldner.
Her works can be found in many renowned collections including:
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA
Oakland Museum of California, CA
Mercer Collection of Contemporary Ceramics, Scripps College, Claremont, CA
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Renwick Gallery, Permanent Collection, Washington, D.C.
- Creator:Kazuko Matthews (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1990s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please see images for full condition. No chips or cracks are noted, however imperfections are seen as found in handmade ceramics.
- Seller Location:Cathedral City, CA
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