Warren Mackenzie Earthenware Bowl - 3 x 5 1/2 inches - Stamped

Description

Excellent example of Warren MacKenzies's work.  3 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches across.  Stamped.  Wheel thrown with additional shaping to make "waves" on rim.
Warren MacKenzie (February 16, 1924 – December 31, 2018) trained as a potter at the Art Institute of Chicago and in the workshop of ceramics artist Bernard Leach in London. The artist also spent time studying in Japan, where he was influenced by the personal nature of Japanese work as well as the simple, small shapes of their pots. MacKenzie creates unique pieces intended for everyday use. He was a professor at the University of Minnesota from
1953
to
1990
, and in
1981
was honored by
Ceramics Monthly
magazine as
​
“
one of the world’s twelve best potters.”