Vintage Ceramic Modernist Female Form Wall Sculpture No. 02
A late 20th century ceramic wall sculpture, created by a studio artist working within the modernist tradition, signed by the artist.
The vertical form suggests the silhouette of a female figure, reduced to a series of sweeping curves that intersect across the surface. Rather than describing the body in detail, the composition relies on gesture and proportion, allowing the viewer to complete the image. The result is both figurative and abstract—a balance characteristic of modernist ceramics from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Executed in ceramic with contrasting dark and light glazes, the surface reveals the subtle evidence of the firing process. Fine crazing, tonal variation, and subtle irregularities introduce depth and texture. The interplay of matte charcoal and pale ivory creates a graphic presence. Incised lines move across the form with a rhythm, creating a sense of movement.
DIMENSIONS: 6.25"W x 0.25"D x 11.25"H
ORIGIN: USA
PERIOD: 20th Century
MATERIALS: Ceramic
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