{"product_id":"marie-wright-fig-teapot","title":"Marie Wright - Fig Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarie Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eNorth Carolina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eCrystalline glaze over porcelain wheel-thrown teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003e5.25\"w x 6.5\"l x 5.5\"h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Teapot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis teapot was inspired by the fig tree that lives right outside of my pottery studio and gives me sweet treats every summer.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eMarie Wright is a potter from Pittsboro, NC.  Her pottery is rooted in the integration of art and science to create something beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eThe forms she chooses are mostly inspired by nature – especially what can be observed in the springtime.  There is nothing more perfect than the curves on a newly formed leaf or petal – or the shapes and movement you see in a healthy young bird or creature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eMarie’s favorite type of pottery is making porcelain forms and finishing them with crystalline glazes.   Crystalline glazes can be very challenging to work with – they require a very exacting chemistry and firing process.  All the glazes that Marie uses are made in house – this is where her background in chemistry comes in very handy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 68, 65);\"\u003eIn the end, what Marie looks to create is balanced, flowing forms with vibrant sunny glazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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":48852215333116,"sku":"NTSXIII-108-1","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/8146\/2941\/files\/108-1MarieWright-FigTeapotpic1.jpg?v=1773420312","url":"https:\/\/cedarcreekgallery.com\/products\/marie-wright-fig-teapot","provider":"Cedar Creek Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}