Paul J. Katrich

Positively Unique and Rather Extraordinary
Luster Pottery
(for Unique and Extraordinary People)

Luster Vessels Created in Fall, 2011
and Winter, 2012

2012 Arts & Crafts Conference
at the Grove Park Inn

25th National Celebration of the
Arts & Crafts Movement

February 17-19, 2012 (Friday-Sunday)

Paul J. Katrich at his booth.

Photo by Ray Groll.

Sold Out:
Thank You Grove Park,
Patrons and Friends

The Grove Park Inn

Asheville, North Carolina.

The Vessel "Twelve Full Moons"
was Donated for the
Arts & Crafts Society, Benefit Auction

Twelve Full Moons
Vessel 1505 (6-1/4").

"Flowing iridescent midnight-blue and turquoise-green matte
glazes surround eleven lunar discs, and one blue moon.
Trails of glowing gold trace the paths of the orbiting bodies.
The vessel was inspired by antique maps of the cosmos,
where all twelve months are figured, showing the lunar
progressions. I also had a desire to preserve the memory
of a particularly glorious blue moon, which I had viewed
on a nighttime excursion."

Vessel 1504 (5").

"A cosmic confection of brilliant silken matte glazes.
Bold star-bursts of blue stand proud against a nebula of
blue, turquoise, fiery red and saffron. The stars are
touched with gold, a satin iridescence suffusing the
entire piece. Celestial fireworks - bright and beautiful."

Vessel 1506 (6-1/2").

"Splendid homage, "Katrich Style," to the matte-green glazes
of the Arts & Crafts" era. Emerald green, iridescent lapis blue,
turquoise and gold interact in a mossy, encrusted ground.
The piece has the feel and variety of raw malachite - an
active pond in a secluded forest. A rich, lovely vessel with
great depth and complexity."

Vessel 1523 (6-3/4").

Vessel 1524 (6").

Vessel 1525 (5-1/2").

Vessel 1526 (6-3/4").

Starlight Progression
Vessel 1527 (11-1/2").

Frozen River
Vessel 1528 (12").

Through The Microscope
Vessel 1529 (9-1/2").

Vessel 1530 (7-1/2").

Crack In The World
Vessel 1531 (9").

Click here to view the Arts & Crafts Conference website.

Exclusive Show & Sale at
The Showplace in Manhattan

Showplace On 3 - Third Floor

Friday-Sunday, January 20th to 22nd, 2012
During Americana Week, at The Showplace

"Thank You New York,
Patrons and Friends for
Another Successful Show"
- Paul J. Katrich

Crystalline Delight
Vessel 1522 (14-1/4").

Paul J. Katrich was Also Present at The Showplace
on Saturday and Sunday, January 21st and 22nd, 2012
from Noon until 2 PM, or by Appointment

The Showplace
Art & Antiques Center

40 West 25th Street
(near 6th Avenue, in Chelsea),
New York City
(212) 633-6063.

Regular hours are:
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm.

Universal Energy
Vessel 1513 (6").

"The ultimate all-inclusive vessel based on a
diagram of the distribution of radiant energy
in the universe. Pulsing lemon yellow fades to
scarlet and cools to iridescent midnight blue.
Random newborn stars appear in flecks of
yellow, orange and glittering gold. The heavens
reduced to a hand-held orb."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Carnival
Vessel 1514 (7").

"Festively colored, silken-matte vessel, alive
with joy. Streamers of saffron and red fly
through a crowd of blue green and turquoise
overshot with confetti of iridescent gold.
A delight in all of its dimensions."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Exploding Stars
Vessel 1515 (8").

"Action-filled pot of birthing constellations.
Clusters of blue and emerald-green stars
assume their rightful positions in the
firmament, leaving iridescent silken trails
of gold and turquoise. The midnight blue of
space comes alive with the dance."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Swirling Flames
Vessel 1516 (9-3/4").

"Fine vessel kissed with the brightest red-orange
silken flames, displaying the essence of its
creation. Lapis-blue iridescent smoke is overcast
with volcanic tendrils and ember trails
convectively rising skyward. The creative power
of the incandescent kiln is set in solid form."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Banner In The Sky
Vessel 1517 (9").

"Floating in a lustrous sky of red, blue and
violet, true stars process. Evocative of the
"Grand Old Flag," ribbons of iridescent gold
fall over turquoise and saffron stars. The title
is an homage to a Frederic Church painting from
the post-civil war era. It depicts a sunset
forming an American Flag, and was celebrated
in its time."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Winter Sunset
Vessel 1518 (9-1/2").

"Layers of bare branches frame a glowing red
sunset ranging to a periwinkle night fall.
The trees are volcanic silver violet, standing
proud of the silken matte landscape. The vessel,
overall, is touched with a warm iridescence.
This is a true depiction of the clear Michigan
sky as December shares its stark beauty."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Vessel 1520 (7-1/2").

"Orange-umber crescent moons dance in a deep
blue-vellum sky. Trails of remarkable iridescence
echo the dance, like persistence of vision or
fantastic sky writing."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Northern Lights
Vessel 1521 (7-1/4").

"Fine iridescent-vellum landscape vessel,
depicting a northern aurora in green and gold,
progressing through a star-speckled sky.
Majestic pines stand in a snow field of
iridescent violet."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Crystalline Delight
Vessel 1522 (14-1/4").

"A vessel of important quality and size:
an example of my finest work. Burning snow
flakes of yellow orange fall through a silken
sky of deepest blue and rich gold. As in
nature, each is different, and fully realized.
Volcanic blue-and-gold frost hangs in the air.
Inspired by Japanese and Arts & Crafts wood-block
prints, the title is from a stanza in Poe's poem,
"The Bells." This is a superb pot, a gift of the
kiln, and I can make no better."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1513 to 1518
and 1520 to 1522.

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please click on an image.

More Luster Vessels Created at This Time

Genesis
Vessel 1519 (11-1/4").

Awake At Sundown
Vessel 1507 (9").

Race Around The Stars
Vessel 1508 (12-1/2").

Incandescent Web
Vessel 1512 (9-1/2").

More Luster Vessels that have been Available
at The Showplace in Manhattan

Cosmic Furnace
Vessel 1509 (6").

"Stunning pot of intense, fiery red-orange, exploding through
midnight blue. Trails of shooting stars race to and fro,
dropping creative tendrils of volcanic blue and iridescent gold.
The exotic and powerful dance of a distant, formative nebula."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

The Storm Is Lifted
Vessel 1510 (7").

"Dissipating storm clouds retreat after releasing their fury.
Night approaches and a lovely red and purple sunset hangs
iridescent over the nourished landscape. Calm evening falls
in richest lapis blue and gold from the rim, heralding day's end."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

Early November
Vessel 1511 (7-1/4").

"I have taken full advantage of Michigan's beautiful parks
this autumn season, absorbing as much of nature's beauty
as possible. In November, the last brilliant leaves still cling
against the clearest of turquoise skies. This vessel is a
distillation of these rambles, ablaze with autumn foliage,
touched with volcanic gold, and the tracery of exposed branches."

Please see video with Paul J. Katrich, below,
for moving images and details of this vessel.

The vessel descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1509, 1510 and 1511.

View luster pottery by Paul J. Katrich
currently available at The Showplace in New York City.

Internet Archive and History

We have kept this Internet archive since
the earliest existence of the vessels.
Believing Katrich Pottery to have permanent
value and historical resonance, we have
expended substantial resources, both material
and intellectual, to maintain this record.
In so much as possible, it is absolutely complete.

This documentation virtually assures the
authenticity and integrity of all Katrich vessels,
however far they may travel. Our collectors will
always enjoy total access to the true story of
their cherished pottery.

To our knowledge, no other studio pottery,
vintage or modern, can claim so sober and
comprehensive an account of unique work.
In the realm of ceramics, nothing comparable
has been attempted or so long preserved.

We welcome visitation from collectors, students,
scholars and pottery enthusiasts of every stripe.
Katrich Studios, Inc., is the ultimate authority
for the works of Paul J. Katrich.
We hope that you enjoy our efforts.

Design and Lecture Services

Paul J. Katrich is a modern traditionalist.
He is also a degreed Art Historian
and frequent guest lecturer in the
fine and decorative arts.

An accomplished sculptor and artist in many media,
he offers a variety of professional design services.
Mr. Katrich serves as Secretary on the Board of the
American Art Pottery Association.

"I am always delighted to speak to
you regarding your needs and interests.
I am pleased to discuss gallery and museum shows,
charitable events, commissions, lectures or
special purchases. You may expect a prompt
and polite response." - Paul J. Katrich

Your questions and comments
are gratefully received,
by sending e-mail to
Luster@Katrich.com
or by phoning (248) 738-7720


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Fine Art Pottery

The pottery consists of fine,
hand-thrown ceramic vessels,
fired with rare colors and treatments,
including in-glaze iridescent lusters.

Each piece is utterly unique
in design and execution:
no repetition is possible.

Flawed or inferior examples are
destroyed: no second-quality Katrich
pottery is ever permitted to enter
the marketplace.

The Pottery Marks
of Paul J. Katrich

From 1997-2005
his Registered Trademark
(a Grecian Sphinx)
was glazed and fired
onto the bottom
of the vessels.




Beginning in 2006
his Registered Service Mark
(a Grecian Sphinx with
"Katrich" added below)
has been glazed and fired
onto the bottom
of the vessels.

The Katrich Mark

A Personal Description by the Artist

"A Grecian Sphinx appears on all authentic ceramic works of Paul J. Katrich. The Sphinx is a symbol shrouded in myth and antiquity; revered in many cultures. "I adopted this signature to demonstrate respect for the artists of the ancient East, whose pottery is a constant source of wonder. For me, the Sphinx is a guardian of arcane knowledge and many mysteries. "By tradition, the vessel held in her paws denotes life and special insight. "She has faithfully served Katrich Studios, as a companion and good-luck token, for many years. May she do as much for the possessor." Paul J. Katrich

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