{"product_id":"ted-neal-porcelain-teapot","title":"Ted Neal - Porcelain Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTed Neal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndiana\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcelain, wood-fired and reduction-cooled, cone 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #454441;\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #454441;\"\u003e6\" w x 5\" l x 7.25\u003c\/span\u003e\" h\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile no glazes have been applied to the surfaces, I do utilize high iron slips and clays on the bisque surfaces.  Each is then fired in a train style wood kiln in a process called reduction cooling.  This process creates natural ash glazes common to most wood fired forms but also promotes the dark metallic surfaces by a controlled reduction of oxides (primarily iron) in the cooling cycle.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBorn and raised in rural upstate New York, Ted has received degrees from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (MFA 1998), Utah State University (BFA 1995), and Brigham Young University Idaho (AAS 1991). His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions including: \u003cem\u003eEarth Matters NCECA 2010 Invitational\u003c\/em\u003e in Philadelphia, PA, \u003cem\u003eStrictly Functional Pottery National \u003c\/em\u003ein East Petersburg PA, \u003cem\u003eForms and Shapes: The Useful Teapot\u003c\/em\u003e at AKAR Gallery in Iowa City, IA, and \u003cem\u003eNCECA Clay National\u003c\/em\u003e in Columbus, OH. \u003cbr\u003eTed is currently a studio artist, kiln builder, and Professor of Ceramics in the School of Art at Ball State University in Muncie Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn all my work one constant is my use of the vessel as a framework upon which to hang concepts of utility and self-expression. Specifically, my utilitarian work is most satisfactory when a single object occupies space as both a useful object and one that also embodies loftier ideas such as beauty, connectedness and shared kinesthetic experiences. \u003cbr\u003eI explore consumption and the use of natural resources as themes in my work. I choose the ceramic vessel to marry industrial form and surfaces with my thoughts about our consumer culture. I enjoy the interplay of roles between the utilitarian form as an object for eating and that of a conceptual vehicle for expression about global consumption. The objects serve as subtle reminders of the cost of the things that we use.        \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Teapot Show XIII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48950729375996,"sku":"NTSXIII-134-2","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/8146\/2941\/files\/134-2TedNeal-PorcelainTeapotpic1.jpg?v=1775766765","url":"https:\/\/cedarcreekgallery.com\/products\/ted-neal-porcelain-teapot","provider":"Cedar Creek Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}