Photo: Brunnier
Photo: Brunnier
Photo: Brunnier
Photo: Brunnier

When Pigs Fly Bowl

USA, 1996
Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Date acquired:
Materials:
Porcelain
Form - Functional:
Bowl
Form - Sculptural: N/A
Method: N/A
Surface Technique: N/A
Kiln Type: N/A
Glazes:
Clear Glaze
Underglaze
Eric Abraham

Eric Abraham is known for hand-built porcelain vessels and wall-hung multi-layered porcelain forms. Across both bodies of work, Abraham sculpts stylized narratives with at least one miniature mythical animal, most frequently, a flying horse, pig, or fish.

Subject matter is often autobiographical. Surface techniques include underglaze, oxide brushwork, and luster glazes. Abraham focuses on color and purchased ready-mixed glazes and a white porcelain clay body.

In 1971 Abraham helped to start SummerVail Workshop for Art and Critical Studies along with Randy Milhoan, Jim Cotter, Dan Telleen.[1]

[1] https://www.vaildaily.com/news/artist-eric-abraham-returns-to-vail/ 01/21/20 19 4:07PM.

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Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

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