Pup Tentacle
2019
This ceramic sculpture presents an abstracted organic form mounted on a slender brass stem and wooden base. The upper element resembles a stylized sea creature or tentacled pod, rendered in cool gray tones with golden yellow accents that create a honeycomb or textured surface pattern. The work exemplifies the Haas Brothers' characteristic approach to hand built ceramics, blending naturalistic inspiration with playful anthropomorphic qualities and a refined craft sensibility. The contrast between the sculptural complexity of the upper form and the minimalist elegance of its support creates a delicate balance between whimsy and design rigor.
- Medium
- Ceramic
- Dimensions
- Location
- Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York, NY
Notes
Shown in Marianne Boesky Gallery's "Haas Brothers" online viewing room. Signed and dated in brass (engraved underside). Inventory (HBR.22840). Inquiries: info@boeskygallery.com.
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