I love Deco, and I love whimsy, and I love ceramics. Pollywog Pottery, by John Hughes, combines all three into lovingly creative decorative ware.
Vase, platters, bowls and sundry things, all in smooth lines and cool colours, peopled by mellow and charming frogs in Art Deco Green are his mainstay. The vase I brought home has a clever amphibian face peeking out from among the flowers arranged in the vase and arching over his head in a cool canopy. It makes me think of damp green stream sides with the churiup of small frogs resting among the stems of greenery.
Beautifully executed, with solid smooth shapes touched by fine details and whimsically embellished, without drifting into 'kitsch'. I am keeping my first piece, but I foresee that weddings, birthdays, and Christmas will all be good occasions to share the green vibe!
He sells across the west at Art Festivals. I got mine at the Woodland Art Dash in Houston. I know he does studio sales in Coalville and If I ever make it there I will be stopping in for a look at all the wonderful wares! read more