John Martin
North Carolina
Titanium crystalline glaze on porcelain, walnut with patinated brass and copper, 3-way touch switch
Functional: As a teapot - no, as a lamp - yes.
12.25"w x 9"l x 17.25"h
About the Artist
John arrived at Cedar Creek Gallery in 1988, bringing with him a horticulturalist’s eye for detail and a natural curiosity about how things are made. A chance connection with Sid Oakley quickly grew into a creative partnership, and John soon became an essential part of the studio’s daily rhythm.
For 15 years he worked alongside Sid, glazing and firing crystalline pots and helping develop the luminous palette that became a Cedar Creek hallmark—work strengthened by his background in chemical engineering. His inventive streak later led him to design crystalline‑glazed lamps, pushing form and function in new directions.
Today, John continues to make pots in small batches, keeping the spirit of experimentation and the tradition of crystalline glazing alive at Cedar Creek.
*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.