Mark Chatterley (American), Oarsmen Sculpture

Late 20th century, fired ceramic with crater texture and steel, figuring eight oarsmen in a vessel holding steel pole arms, mounted atop a metal stand.

21 1/2 x 12 x 26 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Carolyn Ikenberry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Michigan-based sculptor Mark Chatterley has been creating his distinctive ceramic figural works for over 30 years, exploring "the archetypal images that go beyond culture and time that Jung wrote about." His clay sculptures are hand-built and bisque fired in his own 700 square foot kiln. Afterward, they receive Mark's crater glaze and fired once more to achieve their custom textural surface quality.

Chatterley earned a BFA and MFA from Michigan State University, and is the recipient of many awards and accolades. His work has shown in gallery and museum exhibitions throughout the USA and in Asia. He has completed a number of public art commissions and he has cast several of his large works in bronze. He is represented by River Gallery in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Sculpturesite Gallery in Northern California.

Areas of loss and glued repair to oarsmen arms.