Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP

Salt

USA, 2012
Date acquired:
Materials:
Earthenware
Form - Functional: N/A
Form - Sculptural: N/A
Method:
Hand-Built
Surface Technique: N/A
Kiln Type: N/A
Glazes:
Glaze
Lisa Orr

Lisa Orr uses various processes to form her earthenware pieces including a ram press, press molds, and the potter?s wheel. She often uses more than one process to complete a piece. Her platters, plates, and bowls are characterized by their organic form that is created by placing less clay in the ram press than needed.

Each piece is dipped in terra sigillata before the glaze is applied. She finishes the surface with stamps, slips, and sprigs before adding layers of flowing multi-hued glazes.

Lisa Orr?s work is primarilyinfluenced by Mexican folk pottery and, to a lesser degree, by the ceramics of France and the Chinese Tang dynasty. Her pieces clearly reference the weight and colorfulness associated with Mexican ceramics.

"

Orr in other collections

TMP collaborates with the finest public and private collections of modern and contemporary American ceramics in the United States. Browse collections to learn about artists and their works. Reach out to us to become a collection partner.


,

,
 

Note:

These records have been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

The Marks Project encourages the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. Some images may be protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. To request permission to use an image from our website please contact info@themarksproject.org

This resource is for educational use and its contents may not be reproduced without permission. Please review our Terms of Use for more information.