Bowl

Thomas Hoadley, Bowl, 1984, colored porcelain, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of R. Ford Singletary from the collection of Randy M. Leonard, 1991.5.3
Copied Thomas Hoadley, Bowl, 1984, colored porcelain, 5 145 145 in. (13.313.312.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of R. Ford Singletary from the collection of Randy M. Leonard, 1991.5.3

Artwork Details

Title
Bowl
Date
1984
Dimensions
5 145 145 in. (13.313.312.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of R. Ford Singletary from the collection of Randy M. Leonard
Mediums
Mediums Description
colored porcelain
Classifications
Object Number
1991.5.3

Artwork Description

Thomas Hoadley used the Japanese technique of nerikomi to create the delicate lines of color in this vessel. He stacked thousands of thin layers of colored clay to create a "loaf," then cut the loaf into thin slices and assembled the pieces to create the bowl’s final form. Hoadley started using this labor-intensive technique in the early 1980s, and feels that it creates an "organic union of pattern and structure." His pieces from this period often comprise three colors, and exhibit spirals, stripes, or checkerboard compositions.