Thomas Hoadley, Bowl, 1984, colored porcelain, 5 1⁄4 x 5 1⁄4 x 5 in. (13.3 x 13.3 x 12.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of R. Ford Singletary from the collection of Randy M. Leonard, 1991.5.3
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Bowl
- Artist
- Date
- 1984
- Location
- Dimensions
- 5 1⁄4 x 5 1⁄4 x 5 in. (13.3 x 13.3 x 12.7 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.