Split Floral Plates, 2020

Brenda Quinn

Porcelain

1.5 in H x 10.5 in x 10.5 in

Please note one plate has a small knick on the back of one of the two plates.

Elegant symmetry and a beautifully curated color palette make this handcrafted dish set a stunning addition to any table. Created by Quinn, each slab-built form is enhanced by intricate surface patterns achieved through layered glazing techniques, adding remarkable depth and visual richness.

Perfect for spring entertaining or everyday use, these functional works of art bring together refined craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Enjoy these wonderful plates with fine dining material donated by CORK, giving you a "Taste of France". Included in this giftbox is:

• Domaine de la Patience Merlot
• Anne Pichon Sauvage Viognier
• Meurisse Chocolate Milk Chocolate & Pretzel Bar
• Edmund Fallot Dijon Mustard Pail
• Conserverie Ferrigno Ratatouille Sardines
• MMaison Marc Extra Fine Cornichons
• Small Gold Spreader
• Small Gold Fork

Whether serving a special meal or displayed on their own, this striking set is sure to elevate any gathering with its timeless beauty.

Artist Statement

My work is inspired by and is a nod to the broad history of decorative arts. Developing forms that have a utilitarian function and a dynamic design is like trying to solve an evolving equation with an elusive answer. For me, this equation becomes more complicated with the addition of an ever-expanding range of functions, techniques, and glazes to my working vocabulary. The chase for a solution is engaging; so much so that I'm often interjecting more variables into my process in order to keep the chase going.

Artist Biography

Brenda Quinn was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Her interest in ceramics started during her sophomore year of college, however her fondness for functional and domestic objects goes back to her childhood.

She attended Tyler School of Art, Temple University, where she received a BFA in ceramics. Quinn then went on to receive her MFA in ceramics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She currently lives, works, and teaches in New York. She maintains a studio in her home where she lives with her husband, two daughters, three cats and two guinea pigs.

Quinn works with porcelain, combining hand-building and wheel-throwing to create objects that strike a balance between utility and aesthetics. Most of her pots are functional and intended to be used. Each pot is unique, and she is constantly exploring new forms and glazes.

This piece was donated by the Family of Marge and Phil Kalodner.

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