Lidded Jar

Douglas Peltzman

porcelain, celadon glaze

4" diameter x 3.5" height

Need a place to store your secrets? Looking to spice up your life with a new spice jar? Whatever your need, this lidded vessel by Douglas Peltzman has got you govered. Glazed in a beautiful green with graphic patterning and red dots, this jar has plenty of visual interest. Perfect for a vanity or living room, don't let this jar slip away! This is an example of the body of work that catapulted Peltzman to the highest levels of the pottery world in the US. His current work is also stunning, but if you're nostalgic for this look, here's your chance to add it to your collection!

Artist Statement

"I have always let my daily observations find their way into my work. I break things down to their essence (line) and make abstract references of things that inspire me."

As a potter, I strive to craft a balance between dynamic surface and inviting form. When I began working in clay, the transition from my early studies in painting felt natural as I came to realize the potential in ceramics. I work in cycles, shifting between porcelain and earthenware clay bodies. This practice keeps me engaged and responsive to various material and conceptual developments. The detailed handwork in my pieces serves as a conduit to heighten one's perception and sensitivity about what a pot can be. Lines, dots, dashes, texture, and color are counterpoised to create structure, movement, and depth. Marks are both blurred and enhanced by the gravitational movement of glaze. Creating utilitarian objects with layered and active surfaces is an outlet for playful yet structured investigation. Essentially, I aim to produce well-crafted functional objects that provide lasting experiences and moments of pause in day-to-day life.

Artist Biography

Doug Peltzman is a potter living and working in Shokan, NY. His overarching goal as a maker is to craft ceramic objects that tell a story and serve as a conduit for conversation, interaction, and celebration. He creates utilitarian objects to bring focus to the intimate intersection between art and life.

From the collection of Arlene and Bernard Solomon

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