WSJ - OFF DUTY - OUT OF THIS WORLD

"Supernatural Ceramics" as portrayed by the WSJ - PH: F. Martin Ramin, Styled by Anne CardenasThe Wall Street Journal delivered another stunning still life last weekend in the OFF DUTY section.  The beautiful photo by J. Martin Ramin, styled by Anne Cardenas brought together sculptures and ceramics that take organics to another level.  As Meredith Mendelsohn put it, these works of art have a super-natural appeal.  They are beautiful, powerful, and calming... in the strangest way.  J. Martin Ramin's photography of this assortment is just dreamy..

We've written about Sandra Davolio's work before.  Her sculptural vessels look like they might have been thrown for the set of an Alien epic set on another planet, or a Disney film featuring a mermaid.   The movement this artist is able to create in ceramic.. I've never seen it done quite like this before.  J. Lohmann Gallery is the source in the US.  Lohmann's well curated collection of artists have earned him quite a reputation in the world of all things beautiful and collected.   Major art enthusiasts, Major Museums, and Major interior designers are all making sure to get in touch with this "by appointment only" resource!   You should probably do the same.  Spend some time clicking around highlights in this article.  There is enough creative talent to keep you busy for hours... I know I was.

For more of the beautiful work featured in the Wall Street Journal:

(clockwise from left)

Marble Riser #1, $9,000, Michael Kukla, 917-364-6238

The Haas Brothers Hand-Thrown Accretion Vase, $22,000, R & Company, 212-343-7979

Nuala O'Donovan Teasel Double Curve, $3,900, Tansey Contemporary Gallery, 505-995-8513

Junko Mori Silver Organism, approx. $10,000, and Hitomi Hosono Porcelain Camellia and Chrysanthemum Bowl, approx. $7,000, Adrian Sassoon, +44-20-7581-9888

David Wiseman Facet Vase, $1,800, R & Company, 212-343-7979

Sandra Davolio Sculptural Vessel, $5,500, jlohmanngallery.com 

Porcelain Coyote, $198, beetleandflor.com

SANDRA DAVOLIO AT J. LOHMANN GALLERY

SANDRA DAVOLIO VASE - J. LOHMANN GALLERYCeramist Sandra Davolio has a unique story.   Born in Correggio,Italy - it is Copenhagen, Denmark that has been her home since 1974.    This cultural combination of Italian and Danish sensibilities gives a magical feel to her work.   Having a strong connection to the natural form, it can be a challenge to tell her ceramic creations from beautiful, prehistoric fossils that washed up on shore.

J. Lohmann Gallery in New York has a knack for discovering talented artists not shown locally and connecting them with serious collectors in the United States.   The gallery had an impressive collection on display at the Art Hamptons show in Bridgehampton.   for more information on these pieces or to see more - visit J. Lohmann Gallery by clicking above.  SANDRA DAVOLIO VASE - J. LOHMANN GALLERY

CERAMIC IN MOTION AT JOERN LOHMANN GALLERY

FRANK SHILLO CENTERPIECEThe J. Lohmann gallery has an exciting addition.   The gallery is now representing Frank Schillo of Germany.   Mr. Schillo is an award winning ceramist/artist that is able to convey a sense of movement in his work.  Each piece evokes a sense of motion, as if they are about to leap from their post or swirl off their base.   The angles and folds are sensual and stoic at the same time.   There is a serenity to these ceramic items that can calm any room they occupy.  Mr. Shillo's work is in the collection of several European and Asian museums from Hamburg, Germany to Fuping, China. 

FRANK SCHILLO VESSEL 

J. Lohmann Gallery specializes in European design and decorative arts primarily from the 1920s -1980s with an emphasis on German designers and artistic movements.

The gallery will showcase Mr. Shillo's work at the East Hampton Antique Show.

July 10-12, 2009, at Mulford Farm

James Lane, East Hampton, New York

For more information about these pieces or general information about J. Lohmann Gallery, go to the website

J. Lohmann Gallery
P.O. Box 437
New York, NY 10021
Tel.: 212-734-1445
Fax: 212-734-1446
By appointment only