Eric Serritella
North Carolina
Ceramic and glass
Non-functional
Teapot: 7.25"w x 3.5"l x 8.25"h
Base: 20.5"w x 7"l x 2"h
About the Artist
Eric Serritella is recognized internationally as one of the top ceramic trompe l’oeil artists in the world. He specializes in hand-carved sculptures transforming clay into birch, charred and weathered logs. His one-of-a-kind pieces are known for their hyper-realism, and have been exhibited, awarded and collected on five continents for their exquisite organic design and incredibly lifelike textures. Works have been contributed to over 140 exhibitions and are represented in many museum collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Mint Museum. He was honored by the James Renwick Alliance as the 2016 Distinguished Artist in Ceramics at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. His 2018 solo show at Jason Jacques Gallery was recommended in the NY Times and he has received positive acclaim by Architectural Digest and renowned art critic/historian Daniella Ohad.
Artist Statement
We are messing up the planet. Humans’ negative actions are eliminating ecosystems & driving extinctions. Artwork has a voice. Mine speaks to environmental awareness & changing behaviors. Each sculpture captures the beauty nature maintains, even when in peril. Through aging and decay, sculptures challenge the viewer with the nature of the material and the messages within. I unearth how nature maintains its splendors with tenacity and triumphs of existence, despite human disregard. I appreciate how materials mirror the environment’s fragility and durability—easily damaged if disrespected and yet invincible in their inherent beauty and longevity. Each organic creation is filled with literal and implied metaphor. Vessel forms link humanity to our natural surroundings, making us timelessly inseparable. Each sculpture fosters awareness to influence viewers’ behavior toward the environment, beginning with walking with softer steps.
*Teapots that are purchased will remain on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition, through September 14, 2026.
After the show closes, teapots will be carefully packed and shipped by September 28, or they may be picked up at the gallery.
About National Teapot Show XIII
Cedar Creek Gallery's National Teapot Show XIII is an invitational event featuring teapots crafted by artists from across North America. More than 200 hand-crafted teapots created using a broad range of materials - including pottery, glass, wood, fiber, and mixed media.
Teapots in the show come in all shapes and sizes! Some are functional - just right for your daily cup of tea, while others are created as sculptural teapots.
Every teapot in the show is available for purchase.
All teapots will remain on display (including those already sold), both online and in the gallery, through September 14, 2026.