Large Vase

Media - 2000.61 - SAAM-2000.61_1 - 52280
Copied Brother Thomas Bezanson, Large Vase, 2000, porcelain, 12 3415 34 in. diam. (32.539.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ann L. Bronfman, 2000.61, © 2000, Pucker Gallery, Inc.

Artwork Details

Title
Large Vase
Date
2000
Dimensions
12 3415 34 in. diam. (32.539.9 cm)
Copyright
© 2000, Pucker Gallery, Inc.
Credit Line
Gift of Ann L. Bronfman
Mediums
Mediums Description
porcelain
Classifications
Object Number
2000.61

Artwork Description

The bulbous body of Large Vase is enhanced by the rich mustard yellow, elm-ash glaze that flows from the top. Brother Thomas views his work as a spiritual exercise. This is most clearly the case during the firing process, when he surrenders control over what the piece will look like and accepts the "gifts from the fire." (Artist quoted in, The Boston Phoenix, October 8, 1999)