DAVID MICHAEL BATES (American b.1952) . Ceramic bowl, c.1980 . Ceramic with glaze . Approximately 12in. x 18in. x 12in. . No...

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DAVID MICHAEL BATES (American b.1952)
Ceramic bowl, c.1980
Ceramic with glaze
Approximately 12in. x 18in. x 12in.
Not signed
Provenance: Don Mangus collection

This folk art styled ceramic bowl was created during David Bates' time as an art instructor at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas. The hand-built bowl features two porcine portraits and large sweeping "handles." Due to the thickness of the clay, the right handle has a crack that developed during the firing process. Folk art ceramic jugs and sculptures have often inspired David Bates and are often suggested by aspects of his work.

Keywords: Texas, contemporary, landscape, folk art, modern art, museum

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