{"product_id":"loren-lukens-teapot","title":"Loren Lukens - Teapot #1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoren Lukens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalifornia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eThrown components, altered \u0026amp; assembled. Cone 6 oxidation, multiple-colored slips \u0026amp; underglazes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #454441;\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #454441;\"\u003e9.5\"w x 5.75\"l x 6.5\"h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eAs an art student in the early 1970s, Loren Lukens was initially drawn to pottery by form and function. Over the years, painting has become an important aspect of his work. Loren’s shapes are extensions of traditional pottery with contemporary variations. His pieces have a dynamic impact when viewed from a distance and an intensity of color and detail up close. Loren Luken’s porcelain pottery is for functional use on the table or aesthetic use on the wall. His pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beginnings of humankind go hand in hand with the beginnings of pottery. Of contemporary craft media, only basket making is as fundamental. The shapes of pottery are the shapes of the human body, and are named such: lip, foot, shoulder. They are shapes we know very well on a level beneath our consciousness. My intent is to apply contemporary interpretation to traditional form and purpose by creating objects for people to use and enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Teapots that are purchased will remain on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition, through September 14, 2026. \u003cbr\u003eAfter the show closes, teapots will be carefully packed and shipped by September 28, or they may be picked up at the gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Teapot Show XIII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44331406033148,"sku":"NTSXIII-193-1","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/8146\/2941\/files\/193-1LorenLukenspic1.jpg?v=1777649297","url":"https:\/\/cedarcreekgallery.com\/products\/loren-lukens-teapot","provider":"Cedar Creek Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}