Lana Heckendorn
Pennsylvania

Porcelain fired to cone 7 in oxidation
Functional
8.5"w x 6"l x 5.75"h

About the Teapot
My functional porcelain pots are wheel-thrown or hand-built, sometimes in combination, and have hand-drawn patterns.  I use multiple glazes of different surface quality (satin, gloss, speckled) on each piece to create dynamic but quiet color compositions.  The glazes are of my own making, the result of extensive testing to achieve particular surface qualities and colors.
Color is often confined to compartments or zones for emphasis and to enhance my drawing. I use masking tape and waxes when glazing to allow clearly defined areas of glaze to reside side-by-side with only a subtle overlap.  Often, one color of glaze is sparingly drawn with a fine needle tool, before a second color is dipped or poured over that area.  This layering gives a sense of depth to the surface.

About the Artist
Lana Heckendorn received a BFA in Printmaking from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia.   She later developed her functional porcelain work at The Clay Studio.  After spending 29 years in Philadelphia, she moved back to Central Pennsylvania and now makes pots in her studio in Carlisle, PA.
In addition to invitational gallery shows, she frequently shows her work in craft shows, both indoor and out, where she enjoys meeting the people who will ultimately use her porcelain pots.

Artist Statement
I am influenced here by the architecture of domes, especially in spiritual places, and often from the inside or ceiling view.  Domes from the outside perspective also find their way into my work, often as a teapot body, where the strong form lends itself to the addition of handles and spouts.

*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.