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“Heart Teapot: Anatomy Lesson” by ceramic artist Richard Notkin. MAJOR EDIT : The above image didn’t really pay homage to Richard Notkin’s work since the artist considers himself as “a sculptor with a strong commitment to social commentary.” (as Ceramicstoday.com points out.) Below some additional images of works. Google Images Tile mural “All Nations Have Their Moment of Foolishness” (earthenware tiles, fired in sawdust, 2006.), on Artaxis.org + a short video of it by Youtube user bsjjones An exemple of one of the many social/politics themed teapot, (unknown title), artist’s constant reinterpretation of traditional Yixing pottery. + Notkin comments about his work in this video by Craft in America’s Landscape episode. Some of its teapots may also include additional vessel as above tea cups. Part of “Teaset, Iraq 2007” (on artaxis)

“Heart Teapot: Anatomy Lesson” by ceramic artist Richard Notkin.

MAJOR EDIT : 
The above image didn’t really pay homage to Richard Notkin’s work since the artist considers himself as “a sculptor with a strong commitment to social commentary.” (as Ceramicstoday.com points out.)

Below some additional images of works.

Google Images

All Nations Have Their Moment of Foolishness

Tile mural “All Nations Have Their Moment of Foolishness” (earthenware tiles, fired in sawdust, 2006.), on Artaxis.org + a short video of it by Youtube user bsjjones

An exemple of one of the many social/politics themed teapot, (unknown title), artist’s constant reinterpretation of traditional Yixing pottery. + Notkin comments about his work in this video by Craft in America’s Landscape episode.

Some of its teapots may also include additional vessel as above tea cups. Part of “Teaset, Iraq 2007” (on artaxis)

(via choucroute)

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