Photo: Chris Rupp
Photo: Chris Rupp
Photo: Chris Rupp
Photo: Chris Rupp

Sake Cup

USA, 1900
Date acquired:
Materials:
Stoneware
Form - Functional: N/A
Form - Sculptural: N/A
Method:
Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: N/A
Kiln Type:
Wood Kiln
Glazes:
Glaze
Ben Guinomi Waterman | 1976 – Present

Ben Waterman is known for functional wood-fired ceramics and mixed media sculpture. He studied ceramics in Japan and in the US. Waterman made functional and sculptural works. His sculpture incorporated clay (both raw and fired), paint, drywall, and wood. In addition to woodfired ceramics, Waterman also fires work by placing them into a bed of coals.

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