Jar with Textured Surface by Sharif Bey

This commanding vessel brings the visual language of acclaimed Pittsburgh-born artist Sharif Bey into a richly textured, architectural form. Its rounded silhouette is covered with repeated geometric impressions, while an earthy palette and weathered surface give the work the presence of an object that might be simultaneously ancient and contemporary.

Bey is internationally recognized for work exploring identity, adornment, ritual, and the visual traditions of Africa and Oceania. A formative apprenticeship at Pittsburgh's Manchester Craftsmen's Guild launched a career that has included a Fulbright Scholarship, a United States Artists Fellowship, and works entering collections including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, Dallas Museum of Art, and Hirshhorn Museum.

Bey has also had a long relationship with Pittsburgh Glass Center, where his explorations in clay have expanded into glass. A powerful work by an artist whose Pittsburgh roots have grown into an international career.

Dimensions (in. WxHxD): 9 x 11 x 9

Learn more about the artist at www.sharifbeyceramics.com.

The Live Auction will take place Sep. 18 at 8pm ET. Bid live at the event, place bids online via Live Auctioneers, or submit absentee bids by contacting Heather McElwee at 412-365-2145 or heather@pittsburghglasscenter.org.