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Large Voulkos Style Studio Pottery Vase
$3,800
£2,918.03
€3,347.45
CA$5,339.45
A$5,979.84
CHF 3,120.18
MX$73,041.20
NOK 39,697.82
SEK 37,419.95
DKK 24,981.58
About the Item
A powerful and striking woodfired stoneware vase evoking the Peter Voulkos style of the 1960s, this piece is a superb example of Abstract Expressionism in ceramics. It embodies gestural spontaneity, visual momentum, and a Zen-like acceptance of imperfection, hallmarks of the period’s innovative approach to pottery.
Woodfiring—a traditional technique involving firing ceramics in a wood-fueled kiln—imparts unique textures, subtle ash deposits, and earthy color variations that enhance the organic feel of the work. This method was embraced by many studio potters in the 1960s for its ability to produce unpredictable, raw surfaces that resonated with the era’s emphasis on authenticity and natural beauty.
The 1960s pottery scene was marked by a rebirth of craft and experimentation, particularly in the United States and Europe, where artists sought to break free from industrial uniformity and reconnect with the tactile, expressive potential of clay. Potters like Voulkos revolutionized ceramics by introducing sculptural forms, bold gestures, and a freer creative process that blurred the lines between craft and fine art.
This vase captures the dynamic tension between Eastern and Western aesthetics, marrying Zen-inspired mindfulness with Abstract Expressionism’s energetic expressiveness. Today, such works are often associated with the Brutalist movement, which favored honest materials, rugged textures, and monumental scale—a perfect parallel to this piece’s raw, sculptural presence.
Signed “Lang 66” on the bottom, this vase stands as a testament to the vibrant, transformative spirit of the 1960s studio pottery movement.
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Fired
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1966
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is a firing crack visible on the underside which was something that happened under the artist's control.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883043616932
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