Art
Big Island inspired Ceramic Sculpture by Ron Hanatani Pottery, Hawaii
- Item Number
- 999-056
- Estimated Value
- 400 USD
- Opening Bid
- 50 USD
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Lawai International Center (tax ID 990293918) on behalf of the winner.
Item Description
"Breath of Creation"
This item is an original fired-clay sculpture by Hawaii potter Ron Hanatani. The unique piece is perhaps reminiscent of the Big Island with a rounded base and high peaks representing (or not!) Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. The pottery has been fired with a iron-red glaze and has abstract features near the base, possibly indicating some of our coastal towns. This piece would be a welcome addition to anyone's display shelf.
The work measures 15" x 10" x 15 1/2"ht
RYH Pottery was established in 1991 by Ron Hanatani after returning from a 3 year stay in Kyoto, Japan where he studied pottery and the Japanese language. Prior to living in Japan, he worked as a geologist with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. He exchanged working with volcanoes as a geologist to working with clay and fire as a potter.
RYH Pottery began as a one-man operation and continues to be so to this day. All of the work involved is done by the owner. This includes wedging the clay, forming the piece on the wheel or slab roller, drying and bisque firing, decorating and glaze firing.
The pottery done at RYH Pottery is mainly functional ware made primarily for the people of the Big Island. This includes bowls, plates, mugs, teacups, vases, and planters. Although they can be found in several locations throughout the State of Hawaii, most of the pottery is sold directly to customers from the RYH Pottery studio/gallery in Volcano, Hawaii.
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