Pottery Mug In Cream And Burgundy With Wpa Posters
This plum red and cream pottery coffee mug boasts images of depression era WPA industrial posters. It is one of a series of mugs featuring decals that were created from posters commissioned by the Ohio WPA in the 1930's. The glaze is a glossy cream on the outside with a dark plum red on the inside. Food, dishwasher and microwave safe, the stoneware mug measures about 4.5 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter.
Style
- industrial
Meet the Maker
Meghan Howard
Tulane Road Pottery
I create thrown and slab-built stoneware that is grounded on my formal training in Architectural Engineering. Elements of buildings and the materials used to create them continue to fascinate me. My interest in this is continually renewed as I explore the ways in which clay can imitate some of these rich, tactile surfaces. Applying the basic principles of engineering to a medium as malleable as clay is a constant challenge and one that has kept my interest for over 12 years.
My most recent work has used drawings and photographs to create intricate images. Several of my pieces draw influence from recent trips to Chicago, Japan, and the Czech Republic. The surface of each piece is embellished with architectural details, images and found hardware, duplicated from plaster press molds. The clay is glazed with commercial glazes and washes to bring out the surface texture.
Customer Reviews
Krista Harper
May 16, 2018I am very happy with the utensil holder Meghan made for/with me. She made it a really nice collaborative effort which give me a great personal connection to what is ultimately “stuff”. Meghan was easy to work and was clearly interested in doing a great job. She communicated well. I think it was a great value for the piece and the experience of being part of the process. Sincerely, Krista
Donna
May 9, 2013Enjoyed working with Meghan and love her work!
Denise Mann
May 9, 2014Meghan was great to work with! She let me suggest several ideas that I had in mind and was willing to show me plenty of samples until i could make a decision. Now I have a unique piece to enjoy!
Janis
Jul 16, 2013well! ..... how can I best describe my experience working with Meghan? - so many words come to mind ..... fun, quick, skilled, intuitive, patient, understanding, professional ..... need I go on? -
Peggy
Oct 14, 2013I am very happy with the product. Meghan was very responsive to what I had wanted. She verified everything and kept me apprised throughout the project. I would recommend this vendor without hesitation.