{"product_id":"jerry-bennett-koi-teapot","title":"Jerry Bennett - Koi Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerry Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003ePennsylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003ePorcelain (paper clay - bamboo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #454441;\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #454441;\"\u003e8.5\"w x 4.5\"l x 9.75\"h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"field-content\"\u003eJerry Bennett earned his MFA from Indiana University at Bloomington in 1975. In 2005, he was an honored guest at the first International Paper Clay Symposium in Kecskemet, Hungary; and in 2012, he was the leader of the second Paper Clay Symposium. He lives in Philadelphia, where he teaches and runs Two Rivers Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExploring form, texture, and light as it applies to translucent porcelain forms is the current direction of my work. I am working with porcelain, the best I can make, using fine European porcelains as my inspiration. To increase the strength and workability of the raw porcelain, I fold recycled paper and cotton fibers into the clay mix. This is commonly referred to as \"Paperclay.\" I then fire the finished work to cone 13, nearly 2,700 F. I strive to find movement and especially attitude in my work. Although there are traditional aspects of my career, I produce functional pottery, and the true intent is to create fun, relaxed, and contemporary ceramics. In my studio, I do not use apprentices or employees, nor do not use commercial clays, underglazes, or glazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003e*Teapots that are purchased will remain on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition, through September 14, 2026. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eAfter the show closes, teapots will be carefully packed and shipped by September 28, or they may be picked up at the gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Teapot Show XIII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44356233003260,"sku":"NTSXIII-173-1","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/8146\/2941\/files\/173-1JerryBennett-KoiTeapotpic1.jpg?v=1777489064","url":"https:\/\/cedarcreekgallery.com\/products\/jerry-bennett-koi-teapot","provider":"Cedar Creek Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}