Vase c. 1950s
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John Mason's "Vase" is a striking example of mid-century American ceramics. Created in the 1950s, the piece showcases Mason's mastery of form and glaze. Its irregular, almost faceted shape, combined with a subtly textured, dark-toned glaze, evokes a sense of both natural and industrial inspiration. This distinctive style, characteristic of Mason's work, reflects a fascination with the tactile qualities of clay and the potential for its expressive transformation.
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John Mason was one of the early students of Peter Voulkos at the Los Angeles County Art Institute (now the Otis College of Art and Design) in the 1950s, when all were exploring the expressive medium of clay. In 1957, Mason and Voulkos established a studio together in L.A. In this early vase, Mason experimented with heavily potted walls, irregular form, and abstracted glazing patterns. These techniques all departed from the idea of the refined ceramic vessel.
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