{"product_id":"jes-dougherty-handbuilt-botanical-ceramic-sculpture-houston-texas-studio-art","title":"JES DOUGHERTY HANDBUILT BOTANICAL CERAMIC SCULPTURE | HOUSTON TEXAS STUDIO ART","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking work of contemporary Texas studio ceramics, this handbuilt botanical sculpture is by Houston ceramic artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesusa U. “Jes” Dougherty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dougherty brings a background in architecture and design to her ceramic practice, and that sensibility feels especially compelling here: three expressive blossoms rise from a dark, branching structure in a composition that is organic, architectural, and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture relates closely to Dougherty’s documented exploration of botanical form, including her 2023 ceramic sculpture \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than rendering flowers literally, Dougherty reduces the botanical subject to texture, structure, movement, and contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pale blossom has been individually formed with an irregular, softly undulating edge. The largest flower is especially remarkable, its interior covered with exceptionally fine incised lines radiating toward a deeply worked center of tiny circular details and darker accents. Two smaller elevated blossoms create height and asymmetry, while the nearly black branching body provides a dramatic structural counterpoint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewed from different angles, the sculpture continually changes. From the front it presents as an exuberant flower; from above, the three blossoms reveal their individual interiors; from the side, the dark supporting branches become an important part of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressed organic artist’s mark appears on the underside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt once botanical, sculptural, and architectural, this is an original work of contemporary Houston ceramic art with exceptional presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandbuilt ceramic sculpture composed of three cream-to-warm-ivory organic blossoms emerging from a sculptural charcoal-black branching form. The surfaces combine smooth and matte passages with carved, incised, and heavily textured details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe largest blossom dominates the composition with hundreds of delicate radiating marks surrounding a richly worked center. Subtle variations of cream, tan, brown, and charcoal emphasize the handmade surface and give the work extraordinary depth at close range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark framework is not simply a pedestal. Its branching forms are integral to the sculpture, supporting the blossoms at different heights and angles and creating a sophisticated interplay between visual weight and delicacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original work by Houston ceramic artist Jesusa U. “Jes” Dougherty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Handbuilt contemporary studio ceramic sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dramatic three-blossom abstract botanical composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Artist’s impressed organic maker’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Intricately incised detailing radiates across the principal blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Highly modeled and textured flower centers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Beautiful contrast of warm ivory botanical forms and charcoal-black structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sculptural composition designed to be appreciated from multiple angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dougherty’s architectural and design background provides compelling context for the work’s structural balance and construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Relates aesthetically to the artist’s documented botanical ceramic work, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One-of-a-kind art object with strong contemporary, organic-modern, and collected-interior appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Particularly striking displayed on a console, pedestal, bookcase, cocktail table, or within a curated ceramic collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Artist: Jesusa U. “Jes” Dougherty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Houston, Texas, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Date: Likely circa 2021–2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Style: Contemporary studio pottery \/ abstract botanical \/ organic modern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Form: Three-bloom botanical sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Material: Handbuilt ceramic, likely stoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Surface: Matte and glazed\/textured treatments with incised decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Colors: Charcoal black, warm ivory, cream, tan, and brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mark: Impressed organic\/floral artist’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Weight: 2.56 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Height: 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Width: 8.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Depth: 4.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Weight: 2.56 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent studio-art condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Handmade irregularities, textural variation, tool marks, and surface variation are inherent to the artist’s process and design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Please review photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description and demonstrate the sculpture’s handmade character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Whimsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54432649085238,"sku":"H1243","price":424.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9155\/4102\/files\/il_fullxfull.8409902492_a2mk.jpg?v=1787265072","url":"https:\/\/eclecticwhimsydecor.com\/products\/jes-dougherty-handbuilt-botanical-ceramic-sculpture-houston-texas-studio-art","provider":"Eclectic Whimsy Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}