Tea Juried Exhibition
March 20 - April 20, 2024
"TEA" is a National juried exhibition of clay forms related to the service of Tea (teapots, tea bowls, tea caddies, tea cups, etc).
Juror: Mitch Iburg
Curator: John Jessiman
Award Winners
Best in Show:
Jonathan Steele
2nd Place:
Carrie Anne Parks
3rd Place:
Cooper Jeppesen
Honorable Mentions:
Steve Hilton
Terita Heath-Wlaz
Madeline Kaczmarczyk
Curator’s Purchase Award:
Jeff Shapiro
Juror: Mitch Iburg.
Mitch Iburg is a ceramic artist working extensively with wild clay and mineral resources foraged in Minnesota. Through various approaches to testing, making, and firing, his studio practice embraces the overlapping languages of vessel making, sculpture, installation, and teaware.
JUROR'S STATEMENT
Tea sits at the heart of many of the world’s most important ceremonies and traditions. Through its cultivation, preparation, and consumption, Tea has not only shaped human civilization, but has created one of the world’s most diverse platforms for artistic expression and cultural exchange.
This exhibition highlights the widespread influence of Tea; its wares, rituals and aesthetics within the field of contemporary ceramics. From Chawan to Tea Pots, Gaiwan to Tea Caddies, many artists throughout the world use teaware as a tool for utilitarian and sculptural exploration. ‘TEA’ aims to showcase a diverse array of these voices and their efforts to embrace tradition and push boundaries.
Congratulations to the award winners of Tea
Best in Show: Jonathan Steele "Six-Piece Gongfu Tea Set No. 1"
2nd Place: Carrie Anne Parks “Maria Martinez Teapot”
3rd Place: Cooper Jeppesen "Removable Wood Handle Teapot With Tray"
Honorable Mention: Steve Hilton "Untitled Teapot #1,099"
Honorable Mention: Terita Heath-Wlaz "Black Sand Kyusu"
Honorable Mention: Madeline Kaczmarczyk "Untitled"
Curator’s Purchase Award: Jeff Shapiro “Tea bowl #4”
Juror’s selections:
Anne Bernard-Pattis, Ray Brown, Asta Bubliene, Benjamin Buchenot, Wei Cheng, Shiloh Gastello, Phil Haralam, Terita Heath-Wlaz, Jillian Heusohn, Matt Hiller, Steve Hilton, Marc Jeannin, Cooper Jeppesen, Rachael Marne Jones, Madeline Kaczmarczyk, Lucien Koonce, Jacob Krieger, Huey Lee, Paul A, McCoy, Polina Miller, Kristin Müller, Jasmine Oakley, Alex Olson, Carrie Anne Parks, Jenna Ritter, Caroline Roberts, Loren Scherbak, Annie Schliffer, Jeff Shapiro, Piper Smith, Jonathan Steele, Tim Steinmann, Brandon Stolicny, Jordan Taylor, Henry Evan Thomas, Jessica Wilson
Carrie Anne Parks, Chattanooga, TN, “Maria Martinez Teapot,” Hand-built underglaze earthenware, 8.75 h x 6.5 w x 4 d inches, 2021
Shiloh Gastello, Stockton, CA, “Serenity Gaiwan,” Iron-rich Stoneware Clay, 2.75 h x 4 w x 1.5 d inches, 2021
Lucien Koonce, Haydenville, MA, “Woodfired Kurinuki Chaire (Tea Caddy),” Stoneware, 4 h x 2.75 w x 2.50 d inches, 2021
Wei Cheng, Vancouver, BC, “Tea Pot,” Cone 10 stoneware, 14.5 x 11.5 x 8cm, 2023
Tim Steinmann, Waynesboro, VA, “Summer Night Teapot,” Porcelain with inlay, 7.5 x 5.5 x 9 Inches, 2023
Rachael Marne Jones, Red Lodge, MT, “Prairie Stone/Wash Bone Tea Pot,” Thrown Stoneware, Slipcast Porcelain & Press molded, Post-consumer conglomerate Material, 6 x 8.5 x 7.25 inches, 2023
Jillian Heusohn, Tallahassee, FL, “Threaded Cup 1,” Ceramic and leather cord, 3.25 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches, 2023
Jordan Taylor, Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD, “Tea Caddy,” Wild Stoneware, 4 inches, 2023
Asta Bubliene, Kew Gardens, NY, “Cup with Clematis 2,” Porcelain, cone 6 oxidation, underglazes, glazes, 3.75 h x 4.25 w x 5.75 d inches, 2023
Marc Jeannin, Austin, TX, “Cha Pan (Tea Tray),” Stoneware, 6 x 18 x 9 inches, 2023
Brandon Stolicny, Collinsville, CT, “Iwato Tea Bowl,” Shigaraki Clay, 3.5 x 4 x 4 inches, 2023
Polina Miller, Burke, VA, “Tea for two,” Stoneware, Teapot 5.5 x 8.5 x 7, cups 3 x 3.5 inches, 2024
Jeff Shapiro, Accord, NY, “Tea bowl #4,” Wood fired, natural ash deposit over Shino wash, 4 h x 6.3 w x 5.8 d inches, 2023
Benjamin Buchenot, Villa Park, IL, “Mini Mug,” Reduction Cooled, Wood Fired, Stoneware, 3.75 h x 5 w x 3 d inches, 2024
Anne Bernard-Pattis, Highland Park, IL, “I Need Quiet,” English porcelain, Mishima, Gas Cone 9, Cup: 3.5 h x 5 w, Pedestal: 1.25 h x 2.5 w inches, 2023
Phil Haralam, Greensboro, NC, “Okra Teapot,” Wheel-thrown porcelain, hand-painted underglaze, glaze, 8 x 6 x 12 inches, 2022
Caroline Roberts, Logan, UT, “Spouted Tea Bowl,” Ceramic, 3.5 x 6 x 5.5 inches, 2023
Piper Smith, Kittery, ME, “Iris Tea Pot,” Lowfire red clay, 10 x 7 x 6 inches, 2022
Kristin Müller, Dingmans Ferry, PA, “Setoguro Dark,” Anagama fired Crash Cooled Iron glaze, 9.25 h x 10.5 w x 10.25 d cm, 2022
Jacob Krieger, Bozeman, MT, “Pumice,” Clay, 4 x 3 x 3 inches, 2024
Annie Schliffer, Middlesex, NY, “Carved Stoneware Tea Set,” Stoneware, 7 x 8 inches tea pot, 3 x 3 bowls inches, 2023
Henry Evan Thomas, Atlanta, GA, “Ma'am-- Sir.,” Cone 6 Porcelain, Underglaze, Glaze, 18 x 6 x 8 inches, 2021
Madeline Kaczmarczyk, Rockford, MI, “Untitled,” Clay and glass, 8 x 9 x 4 inches, 2023
Jonathan Steele, Seattle, WA, “Six-Piece Gongfu Tea Set No. 1,” Anagama Fired Stoneware, Natural Ash Glaze, Porcupine Quill, Bodhi Leaf, Bamboo, 18 d x 8 w x 5 h inches, 2024
Huey Lee, Kansas City, MO, “Bun Cheong Sabal 2,” Wild Stoneware, 4 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches, 2023
Alex Olson, Brooklyn, NY, “Woodfired Yunomi,” Iron-rich stoneware clay, Red art flashing slip, Woodfired Cone 9/10, Reduction-cooled, 4.2 x 3.7 x 3.4 inches, 2023
Paul A. McCoy, Waco, TX, “Winter Tea III,” Stoneware, 3 x 2.75 x 3 inches, 2022
Cooper Jeppesen, Columbia Falls, MT, “Removable Wood Handle Teapot With Tray,” Stoneware, Redwood burl, 10 x 6 x 8 inches, 2024
Jenna Ritter, Santa Fe, NM, “Teacup,” Hand-gathered micaceous clay, 2 x 2.5 x 2 inches, 2024
Jenna Ritter, Santa Fe, NM, “Teapot,” Hand-gathered micaceous clay, 4 x 6 x 4 inches, 2024
Loren Scherbak, Rockville, MD, “Oak Screwtop Jar,” Stoneware with Shino slip. Bourry Box woodfired to Cone 11 and reduction cooled. Woodfired for three days., 7 h x 3.25 w x 3.25 d inches, 2023
Jessica Wilson, Smithville, TN, “Layers Series: Teapot (2),” Porcelain, cone 10 reduction, decals, 5.5 h x 8 w x 5 d inches, 2023
Ray Brown, Oxford, MS, “Cup and Saucer,” Porcelain, 4 x 4 x 4 inches, 2024
Terita Heath-Wlaz, New London, NH, “Black Sand Kyusu,” Reduction-fired stoneware with black sand inclusion, 5.5 x 3.5 inches, 2023
Matt Hiller, Talkeetna, AK, “Nested Bird Teapot,” Cone 5 Stoneware, 5 x 9 x 6.5 inches, 2024
Steve Hilton, Wichita Falls, TX, “Untitled Teapot #1,099,” Stoneware, 6.5 x 7 x 7 inches, 2023
Jasmine Oakley, Urbanna, VA, “African Dugout Canoe-Inspired Tea Set,” Wild Clay, 7 x 20 x 4 inches, 2024