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National
Teapot Show IV
Don Davis - Award Judge
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"We chose Don Davis for the judge of
the show because of his ability to appreciate both contemporary and traditional
approaches to working with clay. Also, because of the body of work that he has
produced is outstanding." |
The creators of each of these
pots were awarded $1000 each
by Cedar Creek Gallery
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The Awards of Exellance -
Notes from the Teapot Show Judge
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I feel that I chose four of the most compelling pieces in the exhibit. It wasn't
easy; there are scores of deserving teapots here. From my initial 37 choices,
I narrowed it down to 14, then 8, and then 4. What was familiar had to be disregarded,
as did what was novel, eye-catching, traditional, or contemporary. Strength of
purpose, integrity, craftsmanship, design, and concept, were all considered. -
Don Davis
These are the winners ( in no special order ) of the four Awards
of Excellence
with my comments on each:
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Comments |
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165 |
Bruce MacDonald, Vermont Mizar Teaship Set, Stainless Steel
Exhibited a highly effective design and good craftsmanship |
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178 |
Chuck Hindes, Iowa No Title, Clay Very strong merger of
clay, fire, and individual design |
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73 |
Kathy Triplett, North Carolina Removable Tea, Clay Dynamic
design, texture, and craftsmanship |
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21 |
Bruce Gholson, North Carolina Frog Green Teapot, Porcelain
Quietly compelling interpretation of traditional form and surface with contemporary
sensibility |
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