Elaine Coleman Celadon Vase

Elaine Coleman is known for celadon glazed, incised and carved porcelain vessels. The incised decoration provides a channel for the glaze to pool creating a defined line when fired. Common motifs on her surfaces include foliate patterns, hummingbirds, dragonflies, butterflies and frogs. Coleman's celadon glazes range from green to blue. Her thrown porcelain vessels have soft, curvilinear profiles that echo the organic drawings on their surfaces. Frequently a motif such as a frog may push outward from the surface.