{"product_id":"lynn-wartski-tea-with-a-friend","title":"Lynn Wartski - Tea With A Friend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLynn Wartski \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNorth Carolina\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed media:  needle \u0026amp; wet felted wool, fabric, sewing notions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #454441;\"\u003eNon-Functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\"w x 6.25\"l x 8\"h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Teapot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eI enjoy incorporating functionality and the result this time is a one-of-a-kind sculptural handbag. It is inspired by a late family member who loved tea, was an artist, and grew up in Japan.  The bag\/teapot handle is one of many from here stash of extras.  I know she would have approved of its stylish repurposing along with the Sakura blossoms and the little friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Lynn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eI cannot remember a time that I was not busy creating some sort of art. My professional artwork followed several years at the helm of a biology classroom. Though I began sculpting in copper, over the years my work has evolved into a whimsical mixed-media style, and now concentrates on figures.\u003cbr\u003eThese “Art Doll\" figure sculptures bring together so many of the elements and techniques I have developed in my work. My current pieces feature anthropomorphic animal figures, and are rendered in needle felted wool. I challenge myself to imbue these creatures with their human-like qualities in as minimal a way as possible, as opposed to merely being animals dressed in clothing.\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":49010091294972,"sku":"NTSXIII-145-2","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/8146\/2941\/files\/145-2TeaWithaFriendpic1.jpg?v=1776801702","url":"https:\/\/cedarcreekgallery.com\/products\/lynn-wartski-tea-with-a-friend","provider":"Cedar Creek Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}