2007, glazed porcelain, signed and dated 2007 to underside.

8 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Located in Asheville North Carolina, ceramic artist Lucy Dierks creates one of a kind porcelain built and glazed vessels inspired by nature and Asian influences. Lucy is represented by Blue Spiral 1 Gallery (Asheville), Penland Gallery of Art, and Watson MacRae Gallery (Sanibel, Florida).

"My pieces express my delight with nature and, like nature, I want them to reflect a harmony of form, surface and purpose. I strive to make small intimate pieces whose design and texture invite you to hold them.
There is something about birds that speaks to me. The contradictory aspects of their bodies intrigue me. I find the exquisite detail of their claws and the patterning of their feathers very satisfying. I perch them on my containers to encourage contemplation and conversation.
Currently I work solely in porcelain and mix my own glazes. I am fascinated with creating surfaces that mimic nature such as lichen, stones, or tree bark. Many of my pieces are designed as flower containers and are intended to reflect and complement the natural environment they inhabit."

Good estate condition.