Urn

USA, 1962
Forrest L. Merrill Collection, Dane Cloutier Archive
Date acquired:
Materials:
Stoneware
Form - Functional: N/A
Form - Sculptural: N/A
Method:
Thrown
Surface Technique: N/A
Kiln Type: N/A
Glazes: N/A
Michael Lopez | 1937 – Present

Michael Lopezis primarilyknown for non-functional ceramics that combine wheel-thrown and hand building techniques. Lopez worked with stoneware, lusters, and raku firing. Many of his pieces have an unglazed matt surface.

Lopez studied with Vernon Coykendal and Viola Frey.

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Forrest L. Merrill Collection, Dane Cloutier Archive

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