Ephraim artists Jennifer Alexander and Kevin Hicks created this unique piece which represents how we continually explore new directions that drive the evolution of our artwork. Over the years, Jennifer pioneered a tile design inspired by stained glass featuring curvilinear line work and pooled glazes, while Kevin established a low-relief carving technique drawn from the historic Marblehead Pottery methods and designs. Years later, Early Bird merges these two styles to create something fresh and new that becomes next-level Ephraim.

Creating the Early Bird Vase

Nothing brightens a room more than freshly picked flowers! Hello Sunshine is Ephraim’s debut functional vase, fired to a higher temperature and finished with our newly-developed functional glazes so there is no need for a liner. These sunny vessels are offered in two sizes to accommodate your favorite cut flowers or the treasured, hand-picked bouquets delivered to your backdoor by bright-eyed children.

Imagining the Hello Sunshine Vase

New ideas rush into our studio effortlessly and often. When we imagined an Ephraim functional glaze, we knew we wouldn’t find that formula in a book. Our idea was different–a glaze fired to a higher temperature that is flawless, modern, and exciting poured over a refined, distinctly-Ephraim form that tolerates temperature variations and the rugged pace of day-to-day living.