Paul J. Katrich

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

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created from Winter to Spring, 2014

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
Arts & Crafts Conference
at the Grove Park Inn

27th National Celebration of the
Arts & Crafts Movement

February 21-23, 2014

The Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina.

Paul J. Katrich at his booth for the
2014 Arts & Crafts Conference.

Luster Vessel "Blue Forest" at the
Annual Auction During the Conference

Blue Forest
Vessel 1620 (10-1/2").

All proceeds from the auction of Blue Forest
were donated to benefit the Arts & Crafts Research Fund.

Click here for an article about the Auction results
at the Arts and Crafts Collector website.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
Arts & Crafts Conference Exhibition

Vessel 1621 (7").

Vessel 1622 (7-1/4").

Vessel 1623 (6-1/4").

Chromatic Spheres
Vessel 1624 (7").

Vessel 1625 (6").

Vessel 1626 (5").

Vessel 1627 (5-3/4").

Vessel 1628 (8").

Vessel 1629 (8-1/2").

Vessel 1630 (5-1/4").

Vessel 1631 (6-1/2").

Vessel 1632 (8").

Vessel 1633 (7-1/4").

Vessel 1634 (8-1/2").

Vessel 1635 (8-1/2").

Vessel 1636 (9").

Woodland Cathedral
Vessel 1637 (8-1/2").

Light in the Attic
Vessel 1638 (11-1/2").

Cyclades
Vessel 1639 (8").

As one of last year's attendees wrote, "Thank you for introducing me to the fabulous world of the Grove Park Inn and the National Arts and Crafts Conference. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, learned a lot and met many very interesting people. I must tell you that this has been the most organized and easy conference that I have ever been part of. I am very impressed by (the) attention to detail. Thank you for such a great experience!"

Quote from the Arts & Crafts Conference website.

Click here to view the Arts & Crafts Conference website.

American Art Pottery Association Convention
Art-Pottery Auction, Show and Sale

April 11-13, 2014
Cincinnati (Blue Ash), Ohio

Lake Superior
Vessel 1653 (12-1/4").

Important Katrich Luster Vessel was at Auction
for the American Art Pottery Association
During their Annual Conference

This fine and substantial vase is entitled "Lake Superior." It was sold on Friday, April 11th at 4PM, during the annual AAPA Convention in Cincinnati. All proceeds from the sale of this work benefit the AAPA. Paul J. Katrich

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
American Art Pottery Association Show and Sale

April 12-13, 2014

Cherry Blossoms
Vessel 1640 (5").


"The lavender awakening of Spring's symbolic bloom
lightly dusts branches against an azure sky.
The iridescent air is touched with flecks of gold."

Volcanoes at Midnight
Vessel 1641 (6").


"Powerful pot depicting powerful forces.
Volcanoes pulse and flame iridescent orange,
bringing supernatural day to deepest night."

Saguaro
Vessel 1642 (6").


"The indomitable emerald green of desert foliage
inhabits an iridescent red-orange rock garden,
showered in volcanic gold."

Fire in the Sky
Vessel 1643 (6-1/2").


"Rich glaze, the colors of approaching night,
swirled like a cosmic Easter Egg in the
richest hues of sunset."

Frost on the Pumpkin
Vessel 1644 (6").


"Iridescent tendrils hang from the warm orange and
satisfying greens of nature's abundant fruit."

Havasu
Vessel 1645 (8-1/2").

Coney Island
Vessel 1646 (8").


"Superb confection of moving lights in every hue,
capturing the joy and movement of raucous night.
"A Coney Island of the mind.""

Rose Garden
Vessel 1647 (9-1/2").


"A mediated profusion of scarlet flowers in a
mid-Summer's morning of misty yellow."

Waiting on the Sun
Vessel 1648 (10").

Zion
Vessel 1649 (8").


"A desert Eden of intense color.
Golden and iridescent touches infuse
orange, brown and hardy green."

Red Dusk
Vessel 1650 (5-3/4").


"Wind-transported clouds in red, violet and
gold progress through a turquoise sky."

The Frog Pond
Vessel 1651 (8-3/4").


"Dramatic vase of melodious greens, chartreuse,
celadon and emerald. A safe refuge for
aquatic creatures and friendly visitors."

Purple Twilight
Vessel 1652 (8-1/2").


""When purple-colored curtains mark the end of day."
A vase of precious silken iridescence and harmony."

The vessel descriptions are by Paul J. Katrich.

Click here to view the AAPA website
for more information about the convention, auction and show.

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 contemporary pottery of Paul J. Katrich
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 "KATRICH" name was included
below his Registered Trademark
(a Grecian Sphinx), and then
glazed and fired together
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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