Behind every artist lies a world of personal fascinations that rarely make their way into public view. For our Founder, Potter Kevin Hicks, one such fascination has been the mysterious Bigfoot—a creature that captured his imagination during his formative years in the 1970s and early 80s when Bigfoot fever swept through American popular culture.
What began as nostalgic inspiration has evolved into a cherished private collection. As you can see in these rare glimpses into Kevin’s personal space, our artists have created special Bigfoot-themed pottery pieces as birthday and Christmas gifts for him over the years. Each piece represents not just artistic skill, but the camaraderie and shared creative spirit that makes Ephraim Pottery special.
While these whimsical works remain part of Kevin’s private collection (and aren’t available for purchase), they represent the kind of unexpected treasures that future collectors might someday discover “in the wild”—perhaps decades from now at an estate sale or in an antique shop. They remind us that the most captivating collectibles often have rich personal histories that enhance their artistic value.
In fact, we often wonder how pottery historians a century from now might interpret these unique pieces alongside our more traditional Arts and Crafts works. These Bigfoot creations, born from personal passion rather than market demand, tell a story about the humans behind the art—a story that makes collecting Ephraim pieces all the more meaningful.
