Daniel Labutes

‘Crusty But Compelling’
31” x 21” x 21”
Ceramic, Glaze, Gold Leaf

 

“I am a maker of unconventional ceramics. I call my work “nearly functional,” a hybrid of pottery designed for everyday use and sculpture that disrupts many of the traditional expectations of functionality. I build up texture and surface drama through exuberant application of slip and a variety of glazes to create compelling surfaces that entice touch, but also
repel and engage, yet are grotesque. The pots are made on the wheel in sections but are off center. They lean, they have movement and life; each side tells a different story.” – Daniel Labutes