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Lauren Hanson - 2018 Exhibition

"Inside / Outside"

May 5 - June 24, 2018
Beato Gallery

 

"This exhibition reflects my continuing interest in nature, art history, and the human condition, while exploring and experimenting with the history and wide variety of ceramic techniques and processes. Even without the devastation of the recent Thomas Fire, and other wildfires in Southern California, we have watched our own gardens and landscapes undergo a painful transition because of the continuing drought. With that fact of life in mind, part of the work in my exhibition is designed to fit into the landscape, and is exhibited at the entrance to the Center. These works utilize the shape and color of ceramic art to replace some of the lost natural beauty." - Lauren Hanson 

 

"Song Dynasty" Bottles
(Thrown by Dane Venaas)

These five large collaborative vases were inspired both in form and decoration by the beautiful bottle forms from the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). They are all wheel thrown by Dane Venaas and designed and carved by Lauren Hanson. The carving technique is known as sgraffito and involves scratching through black slip to reveal the contrasting clay color underneath.
 

Lauren Hanson - Song Sunflowers
Song Sunflowers
Salt-fired stoneware | 24.5" h x 11" dia | $550.
Lauren Hanson - Song Cathedral Ceiling
Song Cathedral Ceiling
Salt-fired stoneware | 23.5" h x 10.5" dia | $550.

 

Lauren Hanson - Song Palms
Song Palms
Salt-fired stoneware | 24" h x 11" dia | $550.
 

Lauren Hanson - Song Calla Lilies
Song Calla Lilies
Salt-fired stoneware | 17.5" h x 7.5" dia | $450. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Song Still Life
Song Still Life
Salt-fired stoneware | 19" h x 9" dia | $450. SOLD

 

The Water Carriers

"I have always been taken with the Classic Greek pots depicting women at the cistern with vessels on their heads. With our current concerns about drought, it seemed timely to do something about the preciousness of water. These women, who have to carry water across distances certainly knew about that. I also enjoy the sense of camaraderie between the women. In India and in Africa women still carry water in this way. If you look closely at the African Water Carriers pot you will see some plastic buckets and Western shoes amongst the traditional dress and pottery.”
 

Lauren Hanson - Water Carriers of India
Water Carriers of India
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware with overglaze | 13" h x 9" dia | $350. SOLD
 
 

Lauren Hanson - African Water Carriers
African Water Carriers
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 25" h x 12" dia
$850. SOLD
Body of pot wheel thrown by Dane Venaas
Lauren Hanson - African Water Carriers
African Water Carriers (view 2)
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 25" h x 12" dia
$850. SOLD
Body of pot wheel thrown by Dane Venaas

 

Contemplating Fruit

"Adam and Eve, Persephone and Hades — Classic Tales open to many interpretations. The facial expressions leave the thoughts and motivations of the characters open for the viewer to tell the story. As with most of my work, you may see art historical references."
 

Lauren Hanson - Contemplating the Apple
Contemplating the Apple
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 14.5" h x 8" dia | $450.
Lauren Hanson - Contemplating the Apple
Contemplating the Apple (View 2)
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 14.5" h x 8" dia | $450.

 

Contemplating the Pomegranate
Contemplating the Pomegranate
Contemplating the Pomegranate
Contemplating the Pomegranate (Views 1 - 3)
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 13" h x 7" dia | $400. SOLD

The Mermaid Tribe

"I have often used mermaid imagery in my work. I think of them as ocean mascots or ‘Save our Seas’ advocates. They are often seen praying for the ocean. All the mugs have tail handles that merge into the carving of a mermaid swirling around the mug."
 

Mermaid Mugs 1 & 2
Mermaid Mugs 1 & 2
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5" h x 5" w | $90. ea. (Mug 2 is SOLD)

Mermaid Mugs 1 & 2
Mermaid Mugs 1 & 2 (View 2)
 

Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Mug 3
Mermaid Mug 3
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5" h x 5" w | $90. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Mug 3
Mermaid Mug 3 (View 2)
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5" h x 5" w | $90. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Mug 4
Mermaid Mug 4
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 6" h x 5.5" w | $105. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Mug 4
Mermaid Mug 4 (View 2)
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 6" h x 5.5" w | $105. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Mug 5
Mermaid Mug 5
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5.5" h x 5" w | $90. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Mug 6
Mermaid Mug 6
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 5.75" h x 5" w | $90. SOLD

Mermaid Mugs 5 & 6
Mermaid Mugs 5 & 6 (View 2)

 

Mermaid Mugs 7 & 8
Mermaid Mugs 7 & 8
Salt-fired stoneware | Mug 7 is 5.25" h x 5.5" w | Mug 8 is 5.5" h x 5.5" w | $90. ea. BOTH SOLD

Mermaid Mugs 7 & 8
Mermaid Mugs 7 & 8 (View 2)

 

Mermaid Mugs 9 & 10
Mermaid Mugs 9 & 10
Salt-fired stoneware | Mug 9 is 5" h x 5" w | Mug 10 is 5" h x 5.5" w | $90. ea. BOTH SOLD

Mermaid Mugs 9 & 10
Mermaid Mugs 9 & 10 (View 2)

 

Mermaid Mugs 11 & 12
Mermaid Mugs 11 & 12
Salt-fired stoneware | Mug 11 is 6" h x 6" w | Mug 12 is 5.75" h x 5.5" w
Mug 11 $105. SOLD | Mug 12 $90. SOLD

Mermaid Mugs 11 & 12
Mermaid Mugs 11 & 12 (View 2)

 

Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Mug 13
Mermaid Mug 13
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 6" h x 5.5" w | $105. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Mug 13
Mermaid Mug 13 (View 2)
Salt-fired stoneware | Approx. 6" h x 5.5" w | $105. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Starbucks Mermaid Gets Loose
Starbucks Mermaid Gets Loose
Salt-fired stoneware | 6.25" h x 6.25" w | $150. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Starbucks Mermaid Gets Loose
Starbucks Mermaid Gets Loose (View 2)
Salt-fired stoneware | 6.25" h x 6.25" w | $150. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Bowl
Mermaid Bowl
Salt-fired stoneware | 6.5" h x 14.5" w | $225. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Jug
Mermaid Jug - Minoan Variant
Salt-fired stoneware | 8.5" h x 7" dia | $150. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Candlestick
Mermaid Candlestick
Salt-fired stoneware | 14" h x 7" d | $250. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Mermaid Vase
Mermaid Vase
Carved porcelain | 19" h x 7.5" w | $450. SOLD

 

Outdoor Art

"I began this latest body of work made after my last show at Beato Gallery with pieces for the outdoors. In the midst of an eight-year drought, the landscaping around my house was becoming depressingly withered. As I was replacing plants with drought-tolerant varieties, it occurred to me that ceramics could offer a water-saving way to add color and interest into the garden."
 

Lauren Hanson - Blue Willow Birdbath with Blue Willow Teacup Planter
Blue Willow Birdbath with Blue Willow Teacup Planter
Salt-fired stoneware | Birdbath: 22" h x 19" dia | Teacup Planter: 9" h x 15" dia
Blue Willow Birdbath $700. | Blue Willow Teacup Planter $200. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Garden Globe - Waves
Garden Globe - Waves
Porcelain with Celadon glaze | 24" h x 11" dia | $550.
Lauren Hanson - Garden Globe - Clouds
Garden Globe - Clouds
Porcelain with Celadon glaze | 27" h x 13" dia | $600.
SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Garden Egg
Garden Egg
(May be used as a lantern with a candle or light fixture)
Stoneware | 10.5" h x 12.5" w | $225. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Secret Garden Fountain
Secret Garden Fountain

Stoneware | 26" h x 12" w | $800. SOLD

 

Nature Pieces

"These four pieces are about the way many of us like to pick up bits from nature, such as shells and seedpods, and bring them inside the house for further enjoyment."
 

Lauren Hanson - Window Sill Still Life
Window Sill Still Life
Wall Piece
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 9" square x 1.5" deep | $300. SOLD
 

Lauren Hanson - Shell Jar
Shell Jar
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 6" h x 6" w
$125. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Seed Pod Jar
Seed Pod Jar
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 6" h x 5.5" w
$125. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Shell Bowl
Shell Bowl

Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 6" h x 9" w | $120.

 

Lauren Hanson - Bee Jar
Bee Jar
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 10" h x 7" w
$220. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Bee Jar
Bee Jar (view 2)
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 10" h x 7" w
$220. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Marsh Wrens
Marsh Wrens

Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 10.5" h x 8.5" w | $185. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Egyptian Okapi
Egyptian Okapi
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 15" h x 8" w
$325. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Egyptian Okapi
Egyptian Okapi (view 2)
Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 15" h x 8" w
$325. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Pomegranate Pitcher
Pomegranate Pitcher

Salt-fired porcelaneous stoneware | 14.5" h x 9.5" w | $400. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Kazakhstan Apple
Kazakhstan Apple
Stoneware | 14" h x 13" w | $450.
Lauren Hanson - Asian Persimmon
Asian Persimmon
Stoneware | 11" h x 12" w | $450.

 

Lauren Hanson - Golden Apple Lantern
Golden Apple Lantern

Salt-fired stoneware | 8" h x 7.5" w | $125.

 

Lauren Hanson - Band-tailed Pigeon Feast
Band-tailed Pigeon Feast
Sgraffito on Porcelaneous Stoneware
Salt-fired | 14.5" h x 10" w | $300. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Bachman's Warbler Jug
Bachman's Warbler Jug
From the Extinct Bird Series
Salt-fired stoneware | $125. SOLD

 

Celadons
 

Lauren Hanson - Korean Style Vase Pair
Korean Style Vase Pair
Left - Stormy Seas
Hand-carved porcelain | 14" h x 8" w
$200. SOLD
Right - Stormy Skies
Hand-carved porcelain | 14.5" h x 8" w
$300. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Bee Jar
Celadon Cloud Bowl
Hand-carved porcelain | 5.25" h x 9" w | $150. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Small Faceted Bowl
Small Faceted Bowl
Porcelain | 3.25" h x 5.5" w | $55. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Pelicans in Celadon Clouds
Pelicans in Celadon Clouds

Hand-carved porcelain | 11.75" w x 1.75" d | $150. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Miner's Lettuce
Miner's Lettuce Cup
Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 4.5" h x 5.5" w
$60. SOLD
Lauren Hanson - Lemonade Berry
Lemonade Berry Cup
Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 3.75" h x 4.75" w
$50. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Dandelion Cup
Dandelion Cup

Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 4.75" h x 5" w | $60. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Wave Bowl
Wave Bowl

Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 3.25" h x 12" w | $150. SOLD

 

Lauren Hanson - Celadon Cups
Three Porcelain Celadon Cups
1) Sourgrass SOLD     2) Wild Morning Glory SOLD    3) California Rose SOLD
Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | approx.4.5" h x 5" w | $60. ea.

 

Lauren Hanson - Wild Cucumber Cup
Wild Cucumber Cup

Hand-carved porcelain, Celadon glaze | 4.75" h x 5.25" w | $60. SOLD

 

 

View Lauren Hanson's Exhibitions and Artist Page:

Lauren Hanson - 2023 Exhibition
2023 Exhibition
Sept. 9 - Oct. 22, 2023
Lauren Hanson - 2020 Exhibition
2020 Exhibition

"Natural Wonders"
Lauren Hanson - 2018 Exhibition
2018 Exhibition

"Inside / Outside"
Lauren Hanson - 2016 Exhibition
2016 Exhibition

"Art and Nature"
Lauren Hanson - 2014 Exhibition
2014 Exhibition

"Illustrative Ceramics"
Lauren Hanson - Artist Page
Lauren Hanson

Artist Page



 

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