Three piece set by Cups measure 3″ and 2.25″ with the jug measuring 3.75×3.75×6.5
Wood-fired, hand thrown and carved from stoneware clay with added sand, stones, and mica, by ceramic artist Gary Hootman. The cups have hand carved foot with the artists stamp. The vase is signed on the botton with a stamp at the base.
Gary Hootman attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 1990 with a Masters in Fine Arts. Gary built and maintained a home studio in Swisher, Iowa for a number of years. Well known for his wood kiln building skills Gary traveled in Iowa and overseas to lead and assist in kiln building and firing. Gary made functional wheel thrown ceramics that he then wood fired in his home kiln. Gary continued to make and fire work until his death in 2016. Gary’s work has been increasing in value posthumously with a cup available for purchase for $180 online.