Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created in Fall, 2007

"Harvest Moon", Luster Vessel 1190 (10")
and "Oberon", Luster Vessel 1188 (9-1/2").

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Luster Vessels Created by Paul J. Katrich
in Fall, 2007, for the Stella
NY Pier Antiques and Others Show

November 17-18, 2007
Pier 92 in New York City

Katrich booth at the 2007 NY Pier Antiques and Others Show.

Vessel 1160 (5-3/4").




Vessel 1161 (5-3/4").




"Marigold"
Vessel 1164 (5").




Vessel 1165 (5-1/2").




Vessel 1166 (4").




Vessel 1167 (5").




Vessel 1168 (6").




Vessel 1169 (6-1/2").




Vessel 1170 (5-3/4").




Vessel 1171 (5-1/2").




Vessel 1172 (5").




Vessel 1173 (4-1/2").




Vessel 1175 (6").




Vessel 1176 (6-1/4").




Vessel 1177 (6").




Vessel 1179 (5").




"Monarchs"
Vessel 1180 (11-1/2").




"On the Bridges of Paris"
Luster Vessel 1181 (12").

"Fine, classical vase of important size.
Rich sky-blue, midnight-blue and slate-blue lusters
move in rhythmic oppositions between volcanic drips
and streaks. The vessel is swirled round with
frothing lusters like an early-morning mist.

"The title is from the old French song,
and recalls personal memories of a long-ago trip
to the City of Light."




Vessel 1183 (5-1/2").




Vessel 1185 (4-1/2").




"Oberon"
Vessel 1188 (9-1/2").




Vessel 1189 (6-1/4").




"Harvest Moon"
Vessel 1190 (10").




"Procession"
Vessel 1191 (10").

Also Shown at the Stella
NY Pier Antiques and Others Show

"The Mercy Of The Fire"
Vessel 1100 (14-1/2").

"The title comes from a stanza in
Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem, "The Bells":
Bells are "appealing to the mercy of the fire."
To a potter, fire is fundamentally a creative element.
I also enjoy the idea of fire as a source of
redemption or purification. The abstract flames
on this animated vase are striving for something
positive. You may be the judge of their objective."

Click here to read the poem,
"The Bells", by Edgar Allan Poe.

"Approaching Storm"
Vessel 1122 (7-3/4").

"Rhythmic and active vase in midnight black and
iridescent gold. Touches of mocha and sky blue complete
the effect of roiling clouds in full motion.
The interior is a metallic copper."

"East River Sunrise"
Vessel 1123 (11-1/4").

"Black glaze, the color of India ink, flows
through iridescent ruby red, emerald greens and
a "sky" of turquoise and slate blue. The interior
is a deep, lustrous violet.

"This piece was a difficult technical achievement,
and sports seven distinct glazes working in concert."

The descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.

Pin-gold.

"Ceramic lapel pin, glazed an iridescent blue-violet.
The background is highlighted in 22-carat gold."

Pin-blue.

"Ceramic Lapel Pin, Glazed in Persian Turquoise
with a Lapis Blue Ground."

Stella NY Pier Antiques and Others Show

* Antiques *
* Visionary and passionate art work *
* Folk Art *
* Photography *
* Vintage and contemporary ceramics *
* Textiles *
* Sculpture *
* Outsider Art *
* And infinitely more *


November 17-18 (Saturday-Sunday), 2007

Pier 92 is on 12th Avenue at 52nd Street
in New York City

This exciting show was our principle appearance in Manhattan for the season. "Internationally known and a staple for New Yorkers, Celebrities, major designers and decorators from all over the country attend it in droves, and shoppers come from around the world to discover future trends! If you can't find what you're looking for at this show...it doesn't exist. NYC's LARGEST & Most Comprehensive Art & Antiques Event! Plus FASHION ALLEY - A huge special section of vintage fashions! Held in conjunction with "Others" Art Show. Admission: $15 includes Pier Antiques, Fashion Alley and "Others" Art. Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult."

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Luster Vessel 1162 (5-1/2").

"A Mayan pyramid, lit with the last rays of
a tropical sunset. Remarkable stepped vase,
alternating delicate, golden luster with
richest scarlet reds. Uncommon, special and
much to be desired."




Luster Vessel 1163 (5").

"A very nice, blue-luster cabinet vase.
It is surrounded by a network of sea-green and
cobalt-blue flows in a balanced pattern.
The interior is a red-violet luster."




Luster Vessel 1174 (5").

"Classic vessel in the Japonesque taste
with flows of periwinkle and smoky blue
over sparkling aventurine. A distinctive
interpretation of traditional form and decoration.
The interior is a bright ruby-violet luster."




Luster Vessel 1178 (7-1/4").

"Handsome iridescent-blue bottle vase with
"rivers" and flows of glowing cobalt blue and
emerald green. The interior is a brilliant
ruby-violet luster."




Luster Vessel 1182 (6-1/4").

"Glorious bottle vase in a rare,
vivid-red matte, which is crossed by
drips and passages of silky-and-shiny-iridescent
gold. The effect is like a gilded tornado;
rolling motion in a static object.
The interior is a metallic copper."




Vessel 1184 (4-1/4").

"A prismatic gem of a pot, exhibiting the
full chromatic range, from green and blue
through red and yellow. A mellow, golden overcast
touches the entire surface. The effect is not
unlike the marbled endpapers in a fine Victorian book."




Luster Vessel 1186 (6").

"A psychedelic stained-glass window set with
touches of golden dew. Cloisons of mint green,
mazarin blue, lemon yellow and turquoise are
held within divisions of rich black. Iridescent
droplets of gold and Persian green occur at
intervals. The interior is a metallic copper."




Vessel 1187 (4-1/2").

"The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
An iridescent chartreuse-gold surface is
encrusted with thick, mossy-green glazes.
The effect is of an ancient artifact,
ennobled by the accretions of time.
The interior sports the most brilliant
golden luster."




Luster Vessel 1192 (5-1/2").

"Comet trails of lemon yellow and electric blue
chase each other around this brilliant vase.
Streaks and droplets of iridescent gold follow suit,
completing an effect that is almost fluorescent,
yet highly melodious. The interior is a metallic copper."

The descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.