Broadwing Jar – Artist Anniversary Series

For his milestone 10th anniversary piece, Alek created the Broadwing Jar—a deeply personal tribute to the person who first introduced him to ceramics. This lidded vessel showcases his mastery of carved line work with an elegant design inspired by broad-winged birds in flight, featuring intricate incised patterns that create geometric wing motifs highlighted by golden accents against the rich teal glaze. The piece honors Ric Lamore, a potter of 50 years whose studio is called Broadwing Clay, and who has been a mentor and inspiration throughout Alek’s journey.

It is our tradition at Ephraim for artists to commemorate a milestone at the pottery with a special design. This year Alek Schroeder celebrates this momentous milestone. Artist Anniversary Series pieces are available for only one year. Alek’s Broadwing Jar will retire on August 5th, 2026.

Artist anniversaries signify much more to us than merely “loyal years” of coming to work. Artists at the studio exert a major influence on the ever-evolving art that we make. The aesthetic sensibilities and honed techniques of each of our members collectively define Ephraim’s art. It is a beautiful—and novel—model for an art pottery. The Broadwing Jar represents a decade of artistic growth and technical refinement, demonstrating the Marblehead-influenced carved work that has become closely associated with Alek’s artistic identity. Individual sensibilities make our art eclectic and yet the way these ideas filter through others, make our pieces cohesively Ephraim.

Handmade ceramic pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process.

For his milestone 10th anniversary piece, Alek created the Broadwing Jar—a deeply personal tribute to the person who first introduced him to ceramics. This lidded vessel showcases his mastery of carved line work with an elegant design inspired by broad-winged birds in flight, featuring intricate incised patterns that create geometric wing motifs highlighted by golden accents against the rich teal glaze. The piece honors Ric Lamore, a potter of 50 years whose studio is called Broadwing Clay, and who has been a mentor and inspiration throughout Alek’s journey.

It is our tradition at Ephraim for artists to commemorate a milestone at the pottery with a special design. This year Alek Schroeder celebrates this momentous milestone. Artist Anniversary Series pieces are available for only one year. Alek’s Broadwing Jar will retire on August 5th, 2026.

Artist anniversaries signify much more to us than merely “loyal years” of coming to work. Artists at the studio exert a major influence on the ever-evolving art that we make. The aesthetic sensibilities and honed techniques of each of our members collectively define Ephraim’s art. It is a beautiful—and novel—model for an art pottery. The Broadwing Jar represents a decade of artistic growth and technical refinement, demonstrating the Marblehead-influenced carved work that has become closely associated with Alek’s artistic identity. Individual sensibilities make our art eclectic and yet the way these ideas filter through others, make our pieces cohesively Ephraim.

Handmade ceramic pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process.