Ceramic Birdhouse in Yellow Kids muskier drydown

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The surfaces are glazed in opposing matte shades dark and light with mottled textures reminiscent of organic objects

I have noticed that it’s good to let the water that collects in a saucer have room to evaporate so that it doesn’t become stagnant

yet inside each sculpture is a small ceramic bead

Ceramic Birdhouse in Yellow Kids muskier drydownThe word monumental is often used to describe Stan Bitters ceramic sculptures. But even at a small scale, this legendary American artists expression has a rare boldness. He's been making these ceramic birdhouses since the 1960s when he was artist in residence at the Hans Stumpf company. These ceramic birdhouses have a round opening on opposite sides and are hung with an all weather cord. They are still made by hand in Southern California and exhibit