Posey Bacopoulos
New York
Majolica on Terra Cotta, Gold Decal. Thrown, Altered & Assembled. Electric Fire C04, Decal C017
Functional
5"w x 9"l x 6.25"h
About the Teapot
The teapot combines thrown, altered, and hand-built parts made separately and then assembled. Altering thrown forms allows for a wide range of shapes and structures.
The majolica surface reinterprets Italian Renaissance majolica, with color brushed onto a smooth white glaze to create layered, active patterns.
The pieces are fired to cone 04 in an electric kiln, with a third firing for gold or black decals. Gold luster glazes require hand-washing.
About the Artist
Posey is continually exploring the relationship between surface decoration and form. The surface treatment of her work explores the use of line and pattern to create vibrancy. She employs floral motifs as patterns rather than actual representative images and incorporates gold decals to contrast the painterly surfaces.
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.