Birds About Town

Like most potters or ceramicists, I enjoy seeing where my pieces wind up...how they look in their new home. In the case of the "flock" I've been told that many of my birds adorn bookshelves, nightstands, birdbaths and windowsills from homes along the PeeDee to an apartment in Paris. I, myself, keep all of my "rejects" around the yard - stacked on piles of rocks, tucked into knotholes or nestled in potted plants. But I recently was sent a couple of photos that represent a first for the birds that I'd like to share.

This one sits happily on a metal sculpture at the home of fellow potter, Chris Beloni. Her husband, Andy, works with metals in his spare time. (Andy created the holes in "GTO", our latest barrel-firing oil drum). This piece has four "perches" specifically made to hold birds. I've only made one so far...as a test. More to come.


And here is a pic of two birds on a wedding cake. There were 23 birds in the order and I'm not sure how many were placed on the tiers and how many found their way into gift baskets fashioned for members of the wedding party. The cake was about 8 tiers high and quite magnificent.

A close-up... (both photos are from Kevin Keelan)


I'd write a bit more but I'm off to a reception for "Inhabitants and Happenstance" the new exhibit at the Lark & Key featuring the work of Amy Sanders and Duy Huynh. Both are extraordinary artists and I'm excited to see their latest work.

Have a wonderful weekend!