Artist Anniversary Series
Influenced by Marblehead Pottery, Frank Lloyd Wright, Greene and Greene, and many more, this piece combines intricate, precise linework and a flowing, organic illustration of a chickadee amongst the blooming cherry blossoms. Standing out against the rich chestnut glaze, the pink accents of the cherry blossoms create a stunning contrast that encapsulates the beauty of the natural world. Created by Matthew Drees as a tribute to his years at Ephraim, the Chickadee Songbird Vase is truly indicative of his unending experimentation and search for inspiration.
It is our tradition at Ephraim for artists to commemorate a milestone at the pottery with a special design. This year Matthew Drees celebrates this momentous milestone. Artist Anniversary Series pieces are available for only one year. Matthew’s Chickadee Songbird Vase will retire on July 30th, 2025.
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. This model means that Ephraim’s body of work would have been far different without Matthew’s steady hand and honed glaze application skills. Individual sensibilities make our art eclectic and yet the way these ideas filter through others, make our pieces cohesively Ephraim.
