Lucy Dierks
North Carolina
Porcelain wheel-thrown and altered teapot with hand-sculpted bird.
Functional
5.25"w x 3.5"l x 4.5"h
About the Teapot
Something about birds speaks to me. The contradictory aspects of their bodies intrigue me. I find the exquisite detail of their claws and the patterning of their feathers very satisfying. I perch them on my pieces to encourage contemplation and conversation.
About the Artist
Working out of her studio at home in Asheville, North Carolina, Lucy V. Dierks has developed a signature style of ceramic artistry that features unique surfaces, small birds, and a palette of original glazes. Lucy’s work has its roots in the Visual Arts Center of TCC, where she studied studio production pottery from 1997-1998, followed by a concentration in ceramic art at the Penland School of Craft in 2003.
Her work has been featured in galleries, including the Blue Spiral in Asheville, NC, The Signature Shop in Atlanta, Watson MacCrae Gallery in Sanibel, and the Penland School Gallery.
Currently, Lucy works solely in porcelain and mixes her glazes. She is fascinated with creating surfaces that mimic nature, such as lichen, stones, or tree bark. Many of her pieces are designed as flower containers and are intended to reflect and complement the natural environment they inhabit.
*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 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.