ABS Abstract Sculptures

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

PABLO PICASSO Visage aux yeux rieurs (A.R. 608), January 9th, 1969 Ed. 137/350 pcs White earthenware clay, decoration in engobes engraved by kn...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...

PABLO PICASSO Visage no.197 (A.R. 494), 1963 Ed. 221/500 pcs White earthenware clay, engobe and enamel decoration under glaze D. 25.3 cm I D. 10 in D. 33.5 cm I D. 13 1/4 in (with f...

PABLO PICASSO Visage no.130 (A.R. 479), 1963 Ed. 176/500 pcs White earthenware clay, decoration in engobes and enamel under glaze D. 25.5 cm I D. 10 in D. 33.5 cm I D. 13 1/4 in (wi...

PABLO PICASSO Visage no.111 (A.R. 476), 1963 Ed. 500 pcs Decor with engobes and enamel under cover black, green, blue and red decor D. 25.5 cm I D. 10 in D. 33.2 cm I D. 13 1/8 in (...

PABLO PICASSO Visage no.0 (A.R. 458), 1963 Ed. 235/500 pcs White earthenware clay, decoration in engobes and enamel under glaze D. 25.5 cm I D. 10 in D. 34 cm I D. 13 3/8 in (with f...

PABLO PICASSO Visage géométrique (A.R. 357), 1956 Ed. 38/100 pcs White earthenware clay, decoration in ceramic pastels under brushed glaze and patina 31.5 x 37.5 cm I 12 3/8 x 14 3/...

PABLO PICASSO Visage no.202 (A.R. 495), 1963 Ed. 111/500 pcs White earthenware clay, decoration in engobes and enamel under glaze D. 25 cm I D. 9 7/8 in D. 33 cm I D. 13 in (with fr...

PABLO PICASSO Visage de faune tourmenté (A.R. 320), 1956 Ed. 64/200 pcs Earthenware clay, engobe decoration, glaze and patina D. 41 cm I D. 16 1/8 in D.. 49 cm I D. 19 1/4 in (with ...

Francois Bauer studied graphic design in Chaumont, then went to HEAR, where he deepened his curriculum in object design. He then studied at the European Institute of Ceramic Arts in ...