Waylande Gregory Ceramics

Cowan squirrel vase shape v 19 designed by waylande gregory.

Waylande gregory ceramics.

The ceramic sculpture of waylande gregory by thomas folk waylande gregory was considered a major american sculptor during the 1930 s although he worked in ceramics rather than in the more traditional bronze or marble. Ending saturday at 7 42pm pdt 5d 23h. Art deco ceramics and the atomic impulse is on view through september 29 2013 at the university of richmond museums lora robins gallery of design from nature 28 westhampton way university of richmond virginia. Vintage waylande gregory snake box ceramic snake trinket box white ceramic box jewelry box ceramic white snake limoges box snake design artandantlers.

Waylande gregory pair small bowls group 2. In the latter part of his life he did glass and metal sculptures. Waylande desantis gregory 1905 baxter springs kansas 1971 new jersey was one of the most innovative and prolific american art deco ceramics sculptors of the early 20th century. Art deco ceramic sculpture american art review march april 2013.

The art deco porcelains of waylande gregory antiques fine art magazine summer 2013. His groundbreaking techniques enabled him to create monumental ceramic sculpture such as the fountain of the atoms and light dispelling darkness which had hitherto not been possible. 5 out of 5 stars 220 220 reviews 89 00. Favorite add to genuine signed waylande gregory 1950 s ashtray.

Abbeville press publishers 1987. Over his nearly fifty year career he frequently wrote about art as well as hosting radio and television programs. Waylande gregory ceramics monthly november 1994. For information call 804 289 8276 or visit www richmond edu.

His sculptures outshone those of his peers in ambition scale and technique. Waylande gregory studios was founded by gregory s great grand nephew bryan downey and fashion entrepreneur mickey rosarin. The studios create decorative porcelains and ceramics designed by waylande gregory one of the leading modernist artists of the 20th century and the developer of revolutionary glazing techniques that were adapted by nasa to put a man on the moon. Hen it comes to 20th century ceramics waylande.

Gregory 1905 1971 looms large as an influential and innovative figure.