Jennifer Mecca
North Carolina
Porcelain with inlaid stain, underglaze, accent glazes, fired in oxidation
Functional
9.75"w x 5.5"l x 7.75"h
About the Artist
I am a utilitarian potter. I create visually pleasing pots that are unique in character but also useful in everyday life. The inspiration for my pieces comes from Victorian pottery, glass and silver serving forms, and floral designs on Japanese pottery of the same era. I use a high-fire porcelain body in an electric kiln and have formulated my own glazes to imitate the look of a traditional celadon glaze. Since graduate school, I have fired my pieces in an oxidized environment to achieve bright colors, whether in a gas kiln or an atmospheric kiln. My pieces are now fired in an electric kiln in which I can control the cooling process.
*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.