Lauren Hanson - 2018 Exhibition

"Inside / Outside"

May 5 - June 24, 2018
Beato Gallery

 

"This exhibition reflects my continuing interest in nature, art history, and the human condition, while exploring and experimenting with the history and wide variety of ceramic techniques and processes. Even without the devastation of the recent Thomas Fire, and other wildfires in Southern California, we have watched our own gardens and landscapes undergo a painful transition because of the continuing drought. With that fact of life in mind, part of the work in my exhibition is designed to fit into the landscape, and is exhibited at the entrance to the Center. These works utilize the shape and color of ceramic art to replace some of the lost natural beauty." - Lauren Hanson 

 

"Song Dynasty" Bottles
(Thrown by Dane Venaas)

These five large collaborative vases were inspired both in form and decoration by the beautiful bottle forms from the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). They are all wheel thrown by Dane Venaas and designed and carved by Lauren Hanson. The carving technique is known as sgraffito and involves scratching through black slip to reveal the contrasting clay color underneath.
 

Song Sunflowers Salt-fired stoneware | 24.5" h x 11" dia | $550.

Song Cathedral Ceiling Salt-fired stoneware | 23.5" h x 10.5" dia | $550.

 

Song Palms
Salt-fired stoneware | 24" h x 11" dia | $550.
 

Song Calla Lilies Salt-fired stoneware | 17.5" h x 7.5" dia | $450. SOLD

Song Still Life Salt-fired stoneware | 19" h x 9" dia | $450. SOLD

 

The Water Carriers

"I have always been taken with the Classic Greek pots depicting women at the cistern with vessels on their heads. With our current concerns about drought, it seemed timely to do something about the preciousness of water. These women, who have to carry water across distances certainly knew about that. I also enjoy the sense of camaraderie between the women. In India and in Africa women still carry water in this way. If you look closely at the African Water Carriers pot you will see some plastic buckets and Western shoes amongst the traditional dress and pottery.”
 

Water Carriers of India
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware with overglaze | 13" h x 9" dia | $350. SOLD
 
 

African Water Carriers Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 25" h x 12" dia $850. SOLD Body of pot wheel thrown by Dane Venaas

African Water Carriers (view 2) Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 25" h x 12" dia $850. SOLD Body of pot wheel thrown by Dane Venaas

 

Contemplating Fruit

"Adam and Eve, Persephone and Hades — Classic Tales open to many interpretations. The facial expressions leave the thoughts and motivations of the characters open for the viewer to tell the story. As with most of my work, you may see art historical references."
 

Contemplating the Apple Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 14.5" h x 8" dia | $450.

Contemplating the Apple (View 2) Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 14.5" h x 8" dia | $450.

 

Contemplating the Pomegranate (Views 1 - 3)
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 13" h x 7" dia | $400. SOLD

The Mermaid Tribe

"I have often used mermaid imagery in my work. I think of them as ocean mascots or ‘Save our Seas’ advocates. They are often seen praying for the ocean. All the mugs have tail handles that merge into the carving of a mermaid swirling around the mug."
 

Mermaid Mugs 1 & 2
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5" h x 5" w | $90. ea. (Mug 2 is SOLD)

Mermaid Mugs 1 & 2 (View 2)
 

Mermaid Mug 3 Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5" h x 5" w | $90. SOLD

Mermaid Mug 3 (View 2) Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5" h x 5" w | $90. SOLD

 

Mermaid Mug 4 Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 6" h x 5.5" w | $105. SOLD

Mermaid Mug 4 (View 2) Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 6" h x 5.5" w | $105. SOLD

 

Mermaid Mug 5 Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5.5" h x 5" w | $90. SOLD

Mermaid Mug 6 Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5.75" h x 5" w | $90. SOLD

Mermaid Mugs 5 & 6 (View 2)

 

Mermaid Mugs 7 & 8
Salt-fired stoneware | Mug 7 is 5.25" h x 5.5" w | Mug 8 is 5.5" h x 5.5" w | $90. ea. BOTH SOLD

Mermaid Mugs 7 & 8 (View 2)

 

Mermaid Mugs 9 & 10
Salt-fired stoneware | Mug 9 is 5" h x 5" w | Mug 10 is 5" h x 5.5" w | $90. ea. BOTH SOLD

Mermaid Mugs 9 & 10 (View 2)

 

Mermaid Mugs 11 & 12
Salt-fired stoneware | Mug 11 is 6" h x 6" w | Mug 12 is 5.75" h x 5.5" w
Mug 11 $105. SOLD | Mug 12 $90. SOLD

Mermaid Mugs 11 & 12 (View 2)

 

Mermaid Mug 13 Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 6" h x 5.5" w | $105. SOLD

Mermaid Mug 13 (View 2) Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 6" h x 5.5" w | $105. SOLD

 

Starbucks Mermaid Gets Loose Salt-fired stoneware | 6.25" h x 6.25" w | $150. SOLD

Starbucks Mermaid Gets Loose (View 2) Salt-fired stoneware | 6.25" h x 6.25" w | $150. SOLD

 

Mermaid Bowl
Salt-fired stoneware | 6.5" h x 14.5" w | $225. SOLD

 

Mermaid Jug - Minoan Variant Salt-fired stoneware | 8.5" h x 7" dia | $150. SOLD

Mermaid Candlestick Salt-fired stoneware | 14" h x 7" d | $250. SOLD

 

Mermaid Vase
Carved porcelain | 19" h x 7.5" w | $450. SOLD

 

Outdoor Art

"I began this latest body of work made after my last show at Beato Gallery with pieces for the outdoors. In the midst of an eight-year drought, the landscaping around my house was becoming depressingly withered. As I was replacing plants with drought-tolerant varieties, it occurred to me that ceramics could offer a water-saving way to add color and interest into the garden."
 

Blue Willow Birdbath with Blue Willow Teacup Planter
Salt-fired stoneware | Birdbath: 22" h x 19" dia | Teacup Planter: 9" h x 15" dia
Blue Willow Birdbath $700. | Blue Willow Teacup Planter $200. SOLD

 

Garden Globe - Waves Porcelain with Celadon glaze | 24" h x 11" dia | $550.

Garden Globe - Clouds Porcelain with Celadon glaze | 27" h x 13" dia | $600. SOLD

 

Garden Egg
(May be used as a lantern with a candle or light fixture)
Stoneware | 10.5" h x 12.5" w | $225. SOLD

 

Secret Garden Fountain
Stoneware | 26" h x 12" w | $800. SOLD

 

Nature Pieces

"These four pieces are about the way many of us like to pick up bits from nature, such as shells and seedpods, and bring them inside the house for further enjoyment."
 

Window Sill Still Life
Wall Piece
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 9" square x 1.5" deep | $300. SOLD
 

Shell Jar Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 6" h x 6" w $125. SOLD

Seed Pod Jar Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 6" h x 5.5" w $125. SOLD

 

Shell Bowl
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 6" h x 9" w | $120.

 

Bee Jar Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 10" h x 7" w $220. SOLD

Bee Jar (view 2) Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 10" h x 7" w $220. SOLD

 

Marsh Wrens
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 10.5" h x 8.5" w | $185. SOLD

 

Egyptian Okapi Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 15" h x 8" w $325. SOLD

Egyptian Okapi (view 2) Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 15" h x 8" w $325. SOLD

 

Pomegranate Pitcher
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 14.5" h x 9.5" w | $400. SOLD

 

Kazakhstan Apple Stoneware | 14" h x 13" w | $450.

Asian Persimmon Stoneware | 11" h x 12" w | $450.

 

Golden Apple Lantern
Salt-fired stoneware | 8" h x 7.5" w | $125.

 

Band-tailed Pigeon Feast Sgraffito on Porcelaneous Stoneware Salt-fired | 14.5" h x 10" w | $300. SOLD

Bachman's Warbler Jug From the Extinct Bird Series Salt-fired stoneware | $125. SOLD

 

Celadons
 

Korean Style Vase Pair
Left - Stormy Seas Hand-carved porcelain | 14" h x 8" w $200. SOLD	Right - Stormy Skies Hand-carved porcelain | 14.5" h x 8" w $300. SOLD

 

Celadon Cloud Bowl Hand-carved porcelain | 5.25" h x 9" w | $150. SOLD

Small Faceted Bowl Porcelain | 3.25" h x 5.5" w | $55. SOLD

 

Pelicans in Celadon Clouds
Hand-carved porcelain | 11.75" w x 1.75" d | $150. SOLD

 

Miner's Lettuce Cup Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 4.5" h x 5.5" w $60. SOLD

Lemonade Berry Cup Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 3.75" h x 4.75" w $50. SOLD

 

Dandelion Cup
Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 4.75" h x 5" w | $60. SOLD

 

Wave Bowl
Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 3.25" h x 12" w | $150. SOLD

 

Three Porcelain Celadon Cups
1) Sourgrass SOLD     2) Wild Morning Glory SOLD    3) California Rose SOLD
Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | approx.4.5" h x 5" w | $60. ea.

 

Wild Cucumber Cup
Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 4.75" h x 5.25" w | $60. SOLD

 

 

View Lauren Hanson's Exhibitions and Artist Page:

2023 Exhibition Sept. 9 - Oct. 22, 2023	2020 Exhibition "Natural Wonders"	2018 Exhibition "Inside / Outside"
2016 Exhibition "Art and Nature"	2014 Exhibition "Illustrative Ceramics"	Lauren Hanson Artist Page

 

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