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1y

Probably the best piece I've ever made.

#ceramics #pottery #MastoArt #actuallyautistic #giraffe

View of giraffe head entering mug with its tongue sticking out. The tongue is blue but has a splodge of brown glaze on it as though it's just licked the inside of the mug

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1y

Making hand-built mugs about the cycle of life and death and the hope of rebirth. You know, nothing heavy. Except they are stoneware, so they are kinda heavy. #art #handmade #ceramics

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Purmerend Pottery
My Asian interests were already there , lightening up thanks Kdrama since 2009.
Started to volunteer in Purmerends Museum, 20 kl north of Amsterdam in 2019.
A precious collection of pottery made between 1895 - 1907. Exported to London, from there spreading all over the Commonwealth.
Often talks with visitors about Asia ' s influence on Europe in that period.

https://www.purmerendsmuseum.nl/

#purmerend #ceramics #pottery #Netherlands #ArtDeco #Museum
#jugendstil #history #Asia

A precious collection of pottery made between 1895 - 1907 in Purmerend , The Netherlands

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My last #selfie for the algorithm before I deleted IG last weekend. Goodbye after 12 yrs + 50k followers 👋🏾 I couldn’t have done it if I hadn’t gained some traction here, so thank you for following.

I grew up in #punkrock and #anarchist organizing, so moving to #NonCorporate and #decentralized social media feels full circle. I want my #pottery to be part of a future of thought that represents progress and liberation.

#punk #clay #ceramics #nonhierarchical #art #blackmastodon #africanart

Nigerian-American studio potter Osa Atoe (a black woman with shoulder length locs) holding an elaborate ceramic vase she made, painted in earth tones, with geometric patterns. The background is a blur of tropical foliage.

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Working on a pair of #compost crocks (among other things) to hopefully be fired by the end of the month. We’ve outgrown our old one so one of these will be the replacement. They each hold somewhere around a gallon/4L. The double handles make them easy to carry & dump, and the lids fit snuggly. They’re sturdy pieces of functional ware, which also serve as decorative objects when not in use. I’m excited to see them glazed. #beautility #functionalpottery #gardening #permaculture #ceramics #pottery

A square photo showing two almost identical unfired clay jars side by side. The color of the clay is brown (or what potters call red clay) and the jar on the left is slightly taller than the jar on the right. Each jar is about 12” tall, including the generously sized knob on top of each lid. The mouth of each jar measures around 6” in diameter. They are tall but curvy and each has two handles on each side. They are carved with a symmetrical, geometric diamond pattern.

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158d

Hello, world! I'm Kayla.
I am a ceramic artist who enjoys making little ceramic critters. I'm most inspired by forest animals, but I love pretty much all kinds of animals. If I had all the money in the world, I would open a wildlife sanctuary in the woods. But right now I'm content to create my own little menagerie of cute things. I'm hoping to become a part of a supportive online community of other artists, art lovers, and friends. Thanks for reading!

#ceramics #clayart #pottery #handmade

Ceramic fox figurine, about 4 inches tall, in a seated position. Its shape is minimalistic, with smooth rounded edges and a glossy finish. The fox is reddish-orange with a white belly, and has simplistic features including black eyes, a nose, and pink cheeks.

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176d

Here's a ceramic hedgehog, fierce defender of whatever you store inside its belly. I'm new to this community and I'm a bit like this hedgehog. Since certain social media platforms are showing their true colors, I'm backing off and trying to find a safe place to settle, to share creative stuff, knowledge and fun without generating profit for scary billionaires. This might just be that place but I have no idea how it works yet. cheers!
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#hedgehog #pottery #ceramics #art #introduction

neutral grey background with a sculpture of a brown hedgehog on four legs with a lid that is being lifted by two fingers.

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close-up of said hedgehogs face. He's looking silly and cute.

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The same hedgehog but without the lid being lifted.

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Right now, I'm working on an article that shares tips about making terra sigillata (a refined decorating slip) from #wildclay, which builds off of some older writing I've done. Here is a blog post from last year about finding and foraging clay in nature.

https://potterybyosa.com/blogs/clay-people/finding-clay-in-nature

#clay #pottery #ceramics #nature #land #Earth #gratitude

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176d

Here's a ceramic hedgehog, fierce defender of whatever you store inside its belly. I'm new to this community and I'm a bit like this hedgehog. Since certain social media platforms are showing their true colors, I'm backing off and trying to find a safe place to settle, to share creative stuff, knowledge and fun without generating profit for scary billionaires. This might just be that place but I have no idea how it works yet. cheers!
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#hedgehog #pottery #ceramics #art #introduction

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Kaori Kurihara Exhibition "Ceramique Botanique"

Japanese artist Kaori Kurihara sculpts fanciful ceramic sculptures of lusciously textured exotic fruits and vegetation, both real and imagined. Her exquisite pieces are heavily inspired by the plant world, pungent odor and distinct taste.

In Purmerends Museum
21 -3 - 2025 / 17 -8 - 2025

https://www.purmerendsmuseum.nl/?lang=nl

https://mymodernmet.com/kaori-
kurihara-ceramic-sculptures/

#Art #ceramics #PurmerendsMuseum #purmerend #japan #kaoriKurihara

Poster introduction for Kaori Kurihara, who has her work on display in Purmerends Museum
from March 21 till August 17 , 2025

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🟤 Opinion.
📷 by Artist: #IncartatoCeramics (Michele Carta) in Loc.: #Modena Italy 🇮🇹 - Title: "Fuck" (The Issues Collection) - #Art #Photo #Artist #Vase #Ceramics #AdvertisingArt #Fotografie #Photography #APhotoLove 👋🏻

Photography and advertising image. A color photograph of a provocative ceramic tableware in the shape of a vase with an imprint. The photo shows a white ceramic vase with artificial golden metal flowers on an elegant wooden cabinet. The inscription is unusual, as it reads "Fuck" in large, old blue letters. Next to it is an ensemble with two glass salt and pepper shakers and in the background you can see a piece of a yellow-framed painting on a green wall.
Info: The photo is part of an advertising campaign by an Italian ceramics manufacturer presenting its collection of provocative tableware. I have decided not to link to this photo as it is a business with which I am in no way affiliated.

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170d

The black on this mug comes from terra sigillata made from a ball of manganese-rich New Mexico clay my friend gave me. After they’re done firing, I lightly sand the exterior of each mug with a fine-grain sandpaper. The handles become smooth and soft to the touch.
#pottery #ceramics #handmade #craft #art

An artful, handmade mug by Osa Atoe. It is narrower at the top than at the bottom and is painted matte black and dark red with faded aqua accents. The handle is black, fluid and smooth. There is a white chevron band of decoration along the bottom.

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Side view of the same mug. From this angel, we see two aqua Vs pointing up and down at each other and dark red triangles pointing left and right at each other, all converging in the center. The background is black. There are small tactile dotted details as well.

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Since I wiped my IG, there’s no way for people to see my progress over the years. I’m thinking about adding a gallery of past work to my website to remedy this. 1st photo shows work from 2017, 2nd photo shows work from 2024.

I started making #pottery in 2013 at age 34. I knew nothing of handmade #ceramics or the history behind it and had to self-educate. After over a decade studying historical pottery & natural materials, my pieces have become living cultural artifacts. #alttext for details.

A square photograph of pottery made by Osa Atoe in 2017. Two bright, white ceramic mugs are shown in the foreground, each with identical, terra-cotta accents resembling a leaf pattern in the front center of each mug in the background are an assortment of cups & vases featuring bright aqua and terracotta hues. The aesthetic is bright, earthy and modern.

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A square photo of two handmade mugs made by Osa Atoe. Both mugs feature stamped texture and geometric pattern carving inspired by the study of African and other global indigenous ceramics. The mugs are painted with a variety of earth tones, which come from wild clays collected in Alabama. In contrast with the 2017 mugs, these cups offer greater depth, complexity and craftsmanship.

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113d

It takes me at least a couple of hours to decorate a pot this size. I brush three layers of terra sigillata into each section, alternating the different types of clay in a rhythmic symmetry. Then I’ll bisque fire the pot, apply glaze and fire one last time. I haven’t made as much progress this week as I would have liked so I may end up working a bit this weekend, which is something I try to avoid. Have a good weekend, everyone.
#pottery #clay #ceramics #WIP #timelapse #keramik #wildclay

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111d

New blog post: I started sharing images & info from out-of-print book #NigerianPottery which contains photos of pots I haven't seen anywhere online, particularly with this level of regional detail.

I’m hoping access to such visual archives might inform contemporary practice – both for those reconnecting with heritage and anyone invested in global ceramic histories. Will be adding to this gradually as I work through the material.

https://potterybyosa.com/blogs/clay-people/rare-images-from-nigerian-pottery-a-look-at-historical-forms

#pottery #Nigeria #AfricanArt #ceramics

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100d

New batch of ollas coming down the pipelines. The repetition of creating these simple forms is grounding, calming. If you haven’t seen my previous posts on these #SustainableGardening tools, check #OllasByOsa.

#pottery #ceramics #gardening #irrigation #AncientTechnology #WaterConservation

A wooden shelf displaying several clay pots with lids in various sizes. The pots are unfired and exhibit a natural brown color. The background includes a light blue-green wall and an electrical outlet.

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I started this #collective for Black ceramic #artists in 2021 as a response to the murder of #GeorgeFloyd and the resulting, temporary Black business boom of 2020. Hearing predominantly white orgs confess that they were still “listening & learning” made me realize with renewed urgency how much we need our own resources & institutions.

The Kaabo Award sale, on 5/25 (the anniversary of Floyd’s death) is our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Learn more: www.kaaboclay.org
#pottery #ceramics #art

Promotional image for the Fifth Annual Kaaabo Award for Black Ceramicists, featuring a person holding a sculptural ceramic piece sitting on a table with a colorful, checkered fabric. The piece is made from terracotta clay and is round but irregular with textured strands, grouped iin bunches along the surface of a darker shade of pottery below. The date of the event is Sunday, May 25, 2025, with additional branding for Kaaabo and

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I’m working on completing a batch of ollas before I leave for the #ceramics symposium in Virginia next week. We’re finally having days of consecutive rain, marking the beginning of storm season and hopefully the end of our two-year drought. That means I get to give the ollas in my garden a rest for the time being while other regions, particularly out West, move into a dry season during which ollas would be a helpful, sustainable irrigation solution. #OllasByOsa #pottery #gardening

A pottery shelf displaying several unfinished clay pots and lids. The items are arranged on wooden shelves, each one virtually identical in size and form. The clay is brown and has a soft sheen to it, as it is still wet. A collection of smaller pottery pieces (fired test samples) is visible to the upper right of the photo. The background wall is a very light blue-green.

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#3GoodThings #Pottery #Ceramics

1. Finally, my fifth attempt at a fully functional teapot was a success!! It pours beautifully and looks super cute. (photo attached)

2. Hosted my cousins from Pittsburgh overnight while they were on their way to Chicago. My daughter came in from Detroit for the mini family reunion. Everybody ate VERY well!

3. My dog was very charming throughout the visit and loved meeting new people (the cousins). They were smitten with her.

A black teapot with white polka dots, and a long handle that sweeps over the top of the pot. On either side of the teapot are two small black teacups with white polka dots.

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My new crackly pot inspired another blog post because 500 characters just isn't enough.

"The cracks have a beautifully raw quality, like a dried lake bed or elephant skin. They’ve come to feel like a map of this place: a visual echo of our fractured geology, our sinkhole-prone foundation, our porous aquifers and eroding coasts. The fragility of the sig surface mirrors the fragility of the land itself."

https://potterybyosa.com/blogs/clay-people/fractured-fragmented-and-fragile

#pottery #ceramics #wildclay #Florida #environment #land #clay

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I wasn't sure they'd include my gripes about Instagram and my shoutout to the Fediverse, but they did! Otherwise, it's about the usual: #pottery, my #punkrock roots, combining #African & #Indigenous ceramics legacies with Western studio #ceramics, etc.

https://flamingomag.com/2025/06/25/osa-atoe-pottery-sarasota/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLJYEZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6S8b2PUUUnxp83dBeTD0t9BCQVdAS3rdW6czA6uwms8t2oJeNJlnlLYWkTK_aem_omUoMoZ3YnV3ExSeuP9AQQ

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Awesome photos from an invitational gallery show that opened this week. I shared these ewers in a previous post just after they’d come out of the kiln, but it’s wonderful to see my work grouped with others’ and displayed in such a pleasing, rhythmic way. What an honor to be included with some of the most talented ceramic artists in the country. #pottery #ceramics #handmade #mastodonart #gallery

A collection of ceramic ewers displayed on white shelves. In the foreground are my two ewers, one taller with an orange-brown, light spring green and yellow colorway, the other is black, dark red and aqua, both with distinct geometric patterning, and each accompanied by small, matching decorative plates. Additional colorful artifacts are also visible on the shelves in the background. They are arranged on a white wall with white floating shelves.

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I was invited to make pieces for an upcoming ewer show. The concept was inspired by the gallery owner’s experience beginning to #garden with his family, enjoying the bounty daily, and using #handmade ewers to drizzle olive oil and vinegar over fresh veggies. I love making pots that pour, so the prompt was a welcome challenge, allowing me to combine multiple elements that I’ve practiced over the years. How would you use these pots?

#pottery #ceramics #beautility #FormFollowsFunction #WildClay

A decorative ceramic ewer with a spout, featuring intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, accompanied by a matching plate. The surface is decorated with carved lines and small raised dots. A row of aqua diamonds encircles the rotund pot like a belt through the center. The jug has a curved handle and a wide, flared opening. The colors are black and dark red with deep aqua accents.

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The two ewers facing each other, the taller orange one on the left and the shorter black one on the right. The different spout heights create an interesting negative space between the two objects.

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A decorative ceramic ewer with a long spout and an elongated handle, featuring vibrant colors of dark orange, mottled brown-green, dark yellow with bright chartreuse accents. and geometric patterns. The long neck features concentric rings and the round body of the ewer is decorated with geometric patterns, carved lines and tiny raised dots. It rests on a shallow, matching plate. The background is a warm tan color.

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