Paper Clay Vessel

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Rice

29 in x 23 in x 3 in

Written Signature

This distinctive paper clay vessel invites closer inspection with its rich interplay of texture, color, and form. Intricately woven-like surfaces emerge and disappear beneath softly flowing layers of variegated glazes, creating a captivating visual rhythm that rewards every glance.

Balancing delicacy with sculptural presence, the piece celebrates the expressive possibilities of paper clay while offering a harmonious blend of tactile detail and painterly color. Whether displayed as a sculptural centerpiece or admired as part of a collection, it brings warmth, movement, and contemporary elegance to any space.

Artist Biography

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Rice was born in 1941 in Orange, CA. She received her B.F.A. and M.F.A. in ceramics from the University of Washington, Seattle, studying under Howard Kottler. Rice was a longtime faculty member at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she first taught ceramics and later became head of the Ceramics department and dean of Fine Arts. Her work is held in the collection of the American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

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

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