{"product_id":"donald-penny-signed-studio-art-pottery-pitcher-and-plate-earth-tones","title":"Donald Penny Signed Studio Art Pottery Pitcher and Plate Earth tones","description":"Donald Penny (1935–2022) Signed Studio Art Pottery Set\u003cbr\u003eCapture a piece of American craft history with this significant studio art pottery set by the distinguished ceramic artist and educator Donald Penny. Based in Hahira, Georgia, Penny was a seminal figure in the Southeastern craft movement, famously known as South Georgia’s first stoneware potter. He held deep ties to the Florida State University (FSU) community, where he earned his Master’s degree in constructive design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Art of Donald Penny\u003cbr\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Education: After serving in the 82nd Airborne Division, Penny studied at Georgia Tech and Georgia State before his graduate work at FSU. He later retired as Professor Emeritus of Art from Valdosta State University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignature Aesthetic: This set showcases his masterful use of slab construction and \"painterly\" glazing. His work often synthesizes his fascination with geological change and natural landscapes into simple, geometric geometric forms with high-contrast glazes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstitutional Recognition: His work is held in prestigious permanent collections, including the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, and the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Condition\u003cbr\u003eSet Composition: Includes a hand-signed pitcher and matching display plate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignature: Both pieces feature his authentic incised signature on the base, a hallmark of his Little River Studio work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Museum-quality stoneware in excellent vintage condition, exhibiting the precise craftsmanship that earned him national acclaim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#DonaldPenny #StudioPottery #FSUArt #GeorgiaArtist #CollectorPottery #ModernistCeramics","brand":"Donald Penny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51507458375968,"sku":"homeshelf","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/3158\/7616\/files\/5ca50cf2-0183-44cc-be5e-eb4263c85ceb.jpg?v=1776872097","url":"https:\/\/www.secondhandsandies.com\/products\/donald-penny-signed-studio-art-pottery-pitcher-and-plate-earth-tones","provider":"Secondhand Sandies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}