Robert Sperry, "Plate #891A," 1989; glazed stoneware. Gift of Dr. Harold F. Daum.

Of the Earth: Ceramics from the Collection

October 12, 2023 - March 30, 2024 Admission

Of the Earth showcases a survey of ceramics from the Daum’s permanent collection. This exhibition displays a myriad of ways to create and finish artwork, ranging from traditional methods of firing to vessels coated with flocking. From platters to sculpture, these works highlight the diversity of the ceramic medium and the artists who created them represented in the museum’s collection.

Exhibition Photos

Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Robert Sperry, “Plate #891A,” 1989; glazed stoneware. Gift of Dr. Harold F. Daum.
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Christopher Russell, “Tooth and Claw,” 2014; glazed white terra cotta. Museum purchase with funds from Nancy Case.
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Betty Woodman, “Clematis,” 1987; glazed earthenware. Gift of Charlie Woodman & Andrea Terrice.
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”
Yoshiro Ikeda, “Nugget,” 1998; glazed stoneware. Gift of Dr. Harold F. Daum.
Installation view of “Of the Earth.”