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Lauren Hanson: Renewal

September 9 - October 22, 2023
Beato Gallery

The Opening Reception was held Saturday, September 9, 2023.

"Just as the rain brings new life and growth to the natural world, Lauren Hanson's "Renewal" brings new inspiration and growth to our spirit of appreciation for her gifts of reflection and story telling. Each piece has a spirit of caring for the natural world around us, renewing our faith in the cycle of regeneration. Her work is a reminder that more depth is possible.

Every time I see the latest piece of Lauren's work, my spirit is renewed! That she can translate the beauty of nature and integrate this with classic ceramic forms, telling a story along the way, is truly a transforming experience. The variations of materials and firing process add more character to a sense of personal journey, endured and arriving once again... Renewed!"  – Dane Venaas

A ceramist and instructor for half a century, the works of Dane Venaas are featured in numerous exhibitions and important private collections.
 

Lauren Hanson in Collaboration with Dane Venaas - Meeting of the Crows
Lauren Hanson in Collaboration with Dane Venaas - Meeting of the Crows

Meeting of the Crows
Collaboration with Dane Venaas
Salt-fired stoneware | 24" h x 13" dia | $900. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Revelers - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware
Lauren Hanson - Revelers - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware

Revelers
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 12" h x 7" dia | $425.

 

Lauren Hanson - Amphora Plate - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware

Amphora Plate
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 13" dia x 2" d | $375.

 

Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Askos - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware
Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Askos - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware

Mermaid Askos
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 9.5" h x 9.5" w x 5.5" d | $450.

 

Lauren Hanson - Ginkgo Temple Jar

Ginkgo Temple Jar
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 10.5" h x 11.5" w | $400.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Napkin Plate

Napkin Plate
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 14" w | $325.

 

Lauren Hanson - Tulip Bud Vase

Tulip Bud Vase
Salt-fired stoneware | 6.5" h x 3.5" dia. | $90.

 

Monarch Butterfly Bowl

Monarch Butterfly Bowl
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 6" h x 11.5" w x 9.5" d | $350.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - June Still Life Vase - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware
Lauren Hanson - June Still Life Vase - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware

June Still Life Vase
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 18" h x 10" dia | $600.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - February Still Life Vase - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware
Lauren Hanson - February Still Life Vase - Salt Fired porcelaneous stoneware

February Still Life Vase
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 18" h x 10.5" dia | $600.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Early Winter Aspen
Early Winter Aspen
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware
16" h x 7" dia | $450. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Late Winter Aspen
Late Winter Aspen
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware
16.25" h x 7" dia | $450. SOLD


Happy Valley Swallows

Happy Valley Swallows
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 6.5" h x 5" dia | $175.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Local Animal Cups
Rabbit Cup, Fox Cup, Raccoon Cup, and Bobcat Cup SOLD

Lauren Hanson - Local Animal Cups
Chipmunk Cup and Bunny Cup SOLD

Lauren Hanson - Local Animal Cups

Local Animal Cups
Salt-fired stoneware | 4" - 4.75" h | $60. each
Opossum Cup, Deer Cup, and Skunk Cup SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Loon Cup
SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Loon Cup
SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Loon Cup
SOLD
 
Lauren Hanson - Loon Cup
SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Loon Cup
SOLD

Loon Cups
Salt-fired porcelain | 3.5" to 4" high and 5 to 5.5" wide | $75. each (All SOLD)

 

Lauren Hanson - Loon Bowl

Loon Bowl
Salt-fired porcelain | 4" h x 8" dia | $150.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Loon Families
Lauren Hanson - Loon Families

Loon Families
Porcelain | 3.75" h x 6.5" dia | $125.
SOLD

 

 

Lauren Hanson - Loon Pitcher
Lauren Hanson - Loon Pitcher

Loon Pitcher
Salt-fired stoneware | 10" h x 8" dia | $200. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Crows in the Rain (Jar)
Lauren Hanson - Crows in the Rain (Jar)

Crows in the Rain (Jar)
Porcelain | 7.5" h x 6.25" dia | $250.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - The Crow's Stopover
Lauren Hanson - The Crow's Stopover

The Crow's Stopover
Porcelain | 4" h x 8" dia | $125.
SOLD

 

 

Lauren Hanson - River Otter Jar

River Otter Jar
Salt-fired stoneware | 8" h x 6.5" dia | $225.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Weed Bowl

Weed Bowl
Porcelain | 3" h x 13.5" dia | $250.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson in Collaboration with Dane Venaas - Rain Day Pitcher

Rain Day Pitcher
Collaboration with Dane Venaas
Ash glazed stoneware | Pitcher 11.5" h x 7" dia
Pitcher with five cups $275.
SOLD

 

Celadons

Asian Art Riff Series

Lauren Hanson - Asian Art Riff Bowl
Lauren Hanson - Asian Art Riff Bowl

Asian Art Riff Bowl
Hand carved porcelain | 5" h x 11.5" dia. | $325.

 

Lauren Hanson - Water Lily Lantern
Lauren Hanson - Water Lily Lantern

Water Lily Lantern
Hand carved porcelain | 12" h x 9.5" dia. | $475. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Profusion
Lauren Hanson - Profusion

Profusion
Hand carved porcelain | 9" h x 10.5" dia. | $400.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Chrysanthemum Mandala Platter

Chrysanthemum Mandala Platter
Hand carved porcelain | 2" d x 15.5" dia. | $425.

 

Lauren Hanson - Lotus Mandala Platter

Lotus Mandala Platter
Hand carved porcelain | 3" d x 15.5" dia. | $425.

 

Lauren Hanson - Japanese Patterns
Japanese Patterns
Hand carved porcelain | 3.25" h x 3.75" dia.
$85. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - PatternsPatterns
Hand carved porcelain | 3" h x 4.25" dia. | $85.

 

Lauren Hanson - Hydrangea
Hydrangea
Hand carved porcelain | 3.75" h x 4" dia.
$85.
SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Hydrangea StemsHydrangea Stems
Hand carved porcelain | 4" h x 3.5" dia.

$85. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Manga Girl with Fans 1
Manga Girl with Fans 1
Hand carved porcelain | 3.5" h x 4" dia.

$85. | SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Manga Girl with Fans 2Manga Girl with Fans 2
Hand carved porcelain | 3.75" h x 3.5" dia.
$85. | SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Manga Boy and Mt. Fuji
Manga Boy and Mt. Fuji
Hand carved porcelain | 4" h x 3.5" dia.
$85. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Carp WindsocksCarp Windsocks
Hand carved porcelain | 3.5" h x 4.25" dia.
$85. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Morning Glory and Clouds
Morning Glory and Clouds
Hand carved porcelain | 3.25" h x 5" dia.
| $85.
Lauren Hanson - Morning Glory HexagonsMorning Glory Hexagons
Hand carved porcelain | 3.75" h x 4" dia.

$85. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Japanese Morning Glory
Japanese Morning Glory

Hand carved porcelain | 3.25" h x 4.25" dia.
| $85. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Dogwood and Squares
Dogwood and Squares
Hand carved porcelain | 3.25" h x 4.25" dia.
$85. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Chrysanthemum and Vine ScrollChrysanthemum and Vine Scroll
Hand carved porcelain | 3.75" h x 3.75" dia.

$85. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Waves and Clouds
Waves and Clouds
Hand carved porcelain | 4" h x 4.25" dia.
$85.
SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Origami and CloudsOrigami and Clouds
Hand carved porcelain | 4.25" h x 3.75" dia.
$85. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Pelicans Over Water

Pelicans Over Water
Hand carved porcelain | 3" d x 5" dia. | $85. SOLD

 

View Lauren Hanson's Previous Exhibitions:

Lauren Hanson - 2020 Exhibition
2020 Exhibition

"Natural Wonders"
Lauren Hanson - 2018 Exhibition
2018 Exhibition

"Inside / Outside"
Lauren Hanson - 2016 Exhibition
2016 Exhibition

"Art and Nature"
Lauren Hanson - 2014 Exhibition
2014 Exhibition

"Illustrative Ceramics"

The illustrative ceramics of Lauren Hanson are born of an early grounding in drawing, painting and art history. While the artist’s approach is considerably different than Beatrice Wood, Hanson finds that they have many similarities, as she too came to ceramics relatively late in life, and has a passion for nature, art books, the human condition, vegetarianism and of course, chocolate. In Hanson’s work, these interests are etched and painted on traditional ceramic forms, reflecting and celebrating the natural world, with scenes featuring birds, plants and trees wrapped around vessel forms.

The artist’s works often feature subtle commentary, which manifests in various ways. A vessel in the style of an early American salt-fired jug features the extinct Passenger Pigeon; a bird that thrived during the era that style of pottery was in use. Forms and designs with references to historical Persian art feature Islamic women expressing their femininity, simultaneously wearing gold purses or red high heels while adhering to religious dress codes.

Throughout Hanson’s work, the relationship between humans, nature and culture are explored through form, line, pattern and color, making clear the expressive potential of the ceramic medium. 


Hummingbird Pitcher
Hummingbird Pitcher
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware with overglaze
15.5" h x 8.5" dia
Featured in the Lauren Hanson: Illustrative Ceramics
Exhibition July 5 - August 17, 2014

Lauren Hanson in her Studio
Lauren Hanson in her Studio

 

 

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