Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created during Summer-Fall, 2012

At Auction for Pasadena Heritage
October 20-21, 2012:
An Important Donation Vessel by
Paul J. Katrich, entitled
"Halley's Comet"

Halley's Comet
Vessel 1557 (12").

All proceeds benefited the historical
preservation programs of Pasadena Heritage.
This vessel was offered at their annual
"Craftsman Weekend" in Pasadena, California.

For further details, please visit the
Pasadena Heritage website.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for
The Showplace in New York City

Vessel 1539 (7-1/2").

"Perfect full-moon orbs of lemon yellow
process across a Summer night's sky.
Waves of contrasting silken-matte turquoise,
midnight blue and volcanic gold pulse and reflect
the lunar glow."

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

Vessel 1542 (5-1/4").

"Rich, red volcanic vessel, in colors from
magenta to violet, suffused with a delicate
iridescence. The effect is of patinated,
hammered copper or a ripe pomegranate."

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

Vessel 1545 (6").

"Superb volcanic glazed vessel in aerial and violet blue,
forest green, and every nuance in-between.
Continents seen from a great height, known only to birds,
stars and satellites."

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

Vessel 1548 (7-1/4").

"Very fine vessel, depicting a voluminous waterfall
in the Andes. Thick and generous glazes of deep turquoise,
sky blue and lapis, glisten with flows of iridescent gold."

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

Vessel 1550 (7-1/4").

"Potent, dramatic vessel of beautiful glaze abstractions,
suggestive of undersea life. Lustrous scarlet
contrasts with ultraviolet. Green and purple
volcanic flows hug the piece like undulating sea grass."

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

Vessel 1552 (8").

"Three cheers for the red, white and blue!
Both a flag and an aurora, iridescent red and white stripes
make angular waves through a star-speckled canton of
glowing midnight-blue violet. A proud and powerful vessel."

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

Video with Paul J. Katrich
Discussing Luster Vessels
1539, 1542, 1545, 1548, 1550 and 1552
at The Showplace

More Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created during Summer-Fall, 2012, for
The Showplace in Manhattan

Vessel 1543 (6").

"A pure vessel engulfed in a purple volcanic glaze,
enfolding rich iridescent scarlet and ethereal blue.
Primal and potent."

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

Vessel 1549 (7-1/4").

"Brilliant flowing glazes in every hue of the sunset
combine one upon another in subtle iridescent tones
and a rich, raised and polished craquelere."

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

Vessel 1551 (6-1/2").

"A Spring lawn in fresh green, speckled with violets
and Forget-me-nots under a dappled, iridescent
morning sun."

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

Vessel 1555 (7-3/4").

"Superb vessel in flowing greens and turquoise
mingled with iridescent silken matte and gold.
A park in Summer sun, shielded by protecting trees."

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

Vessel 1559 (7").

"Sparkling aventurine branches flow through a
morning haze. Dew lifts away when confronted
with the Sun's first rays."

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

Celestial Highway
Vessel 1561 (15").

"A large and important work of the finest caliber.
A slender and elegant form displays an iridescent
onyx cosmos. Constellations hang between
incandescent flows of nascent nebulas."

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

Vessel 1562 (8").

"A mineralogical fantasy of pyrite crystals in
lemon and orange upon a mocha iridescent ground.
Golden cubes dance on the surface of this
dramatic and energetic vase."

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

Vessel 1563 (7-1/2").

"A western sunset of cinematic splendor. Fiery red
and orange matte flow through richest blue violet
and flashing iridescent gold. The curtain falls,
and the hero rides away."

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

Alpha and Omega III
Vessel 1565 (12").

"The third and final version of this highly important
vessel. The raised letters are ennobled by rich gold
and turquoise. Comet-like golden arcs fall at intervals.
An homage to the glorious illuminated manuscripts of
medieval times. The letters are beautiful unto themselves,
layered with meanings apparent and obscure."

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

Video with Paul J. Katrich Discussing
Luster Vessels 1565 - "Alpha and Omega III"
Plus 1536, 1538, 1543, 1549, 1551, 1555, 1559,
1561 - "Celestial Highway", 1562 and 1563
at The Showplace.

Additional Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created during Summer-Fall, 2012

Vessel 1540 (5").

Vessel 1541 (5-1/4").

Vessel 1544 (6-1/4").

Vessel 1546 (6-1/4").

Vessel 1547 (7").

Vessel 1553 (8").

Vessel 1554 (9").

Vessel 1556 (8-1/4").

Vessel 1558 (6").

Vessel 1560 (8").