laura peery’s porcelain sculptures
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It’s impossible to miss Laura Peery’s porcelain sculptures-playful is probably the best way to describe them, as each of them seems to have its own mischievous, slightly off-kilter spirit. I love the flirtatious colors, floral embellishments and purposely irregular features, which remind me of something you might find in a wickedly cute cartoon; I almost expect them to sprout eyes and legs and dance off the table.
Here’s a fun exercise: take a closer look each teapot and pay special attention to the textures. If it reminds you of fabric, you’re not too far off-Laura actually rolls ultra-fine clay across surfaces such as canvas and lace, and then assembles them like a finely tailored dress.
It’s this attention to detail that gives Peery’s work an artistic appeal, as they should-you won’t be steeping oolong in her teapots anytime soon, as they’re nonfunctional. Each pot is available in a limited edition of 10; most are well out of my own price range but my favorite, “Tiny Teapot”, is relatively affordable. You can view more of Laura’s work on her homepage at The Guild.