Sculptural Ceramic Wall Hangings

One of my favorite clay formats is in the shadow box, or niche box (wall-hanging). I have called my line "storyboxes" because they are narrative, each one has a story to tell. Sometimes a simple plaque will do, which can sit nicely in an easel.

Grotto of prayers and offerings ceramics

Grotto of Prayers and Offerings in stoneware and mixed media. An Italian sacred custom, this art works as a pedestal piece too.

Sculptual representation of Italian Delicatessen

Story box (shadowbox) of Italian Delicatessen. Hi-fired stoneware, different clay bodies for sculptural elements.

California aligator lizard in stoneware wall hanging

California Aligator Lizard in Wall Niche. Hi-fired stoneware storybox. SOLD

Bob's Big boy

Bob's Big Boy Statuette.
Hi-fired stoneware sculpture.

bird of Paradise ceramic wall art

Bird of Paradise Plaque.
Hi-fired stoneware for wall or easel. SOLD

magnolia tree flower and seed pod in clay plaque

Magnolia Plaque with white flower and seed pod. Hi-fired stoneware for wall or easel.I have sold two of these, third one in stock is very similar. SOLD

opossum family clay wall hanging, niche box

Family of Opossums with Eucalyptus leaves and flower. Hi-fired stoneware storybox. SOLD

ceramic ravens interacting niche box

Two sculptural ravens interact over tree. A powerful and mysterious animal. Hi-fired stoneware storybox. SOLD

fig fruit with leaves in niche box

The First Fig - Huge fig tree leaves set off the opened fruit sitting in niche. Hi-fired stoneware storybox. SOLD

storybox with cake and wedding floral imagery

Shadow box (storybox) with wedding cake and an elegant selection of symbolic charms in mixed media.

vintage bath with miniature details in clay

Vintage Bath with miniature details in hi-fired stoneware and mixed media.

african animal menagerie in niche boxes

My Fathers' Kingdom - Menagerie of African animals, inspired by my Dad's many travels and photographs. Hi-fired stoneware storybox triptych.

goddess persephone's gifts

Goddess Persephone's Gifts to the Underworld. Hi-fired stoneware storybox.

urban street feel with fire hydrant and grafitti

An urban scene of block walls, grafitti and a fire hydrant. Hi-fired stoneware storybox.

ceramic merry go round

Carousel at Santa Monica Pier. Hi-fired stoneware storybox. Wonderful for a child's room.

stoneware niche boxes with nature's seeds

Seed Treasures include magnolia,lotus and box tree. Hi-fired stoneware storybox.

lily pond with dragonfly

A red dragonfly hovers over a lily pond with lotus flowers and and pads. Hi-fired stoneware storybox.

50s style burger joint

50's Diner with stool, records, and sundaes. Hi-fired stoneware storybox.

ancient date tree

Ancient Duom Palm (date tree) Hi-fired stoneware storybox

stoneware box depicts evening at Joshua Tree with gorgeous plant and rocky desert environment

Evening at Joshua Tree with gorgeous plant and rocky desert environment. Hi-fired stoneware wall art. SOLD

red ristra of peppers with beads and chain

Red pepper ristra strung with beads and chain. SOLD

stoneware pepper ristra

Green pepper ristra strung with jute and bead strand. SOLD

handmade ceramic abstract art with glass

Hotsprings. Abstract mudpie with spores of melted glass as a mystical hotsprings. Hi-fired stoneware wall hanging.

handmade ceramic abstract gourds on ristra

Spring Gourds. Abstract version of mexican ristra. Hi-fired stoneware wall hanging.

coral statue in niche box

Coral Statuettes in textured stoneware niche box. Hi-fired stoneware storybox

handmade ceramic abstract gourds on ristra

Autumn Gourds. Abstract version of mexican ristra. Hi-fired stoneware wall hanging.

abstract volcano with green dripped glazes

Emerald Splash. Abstract mudpie art with spores and green glaze
Hi-fired ceramic, mounted on wood.

Bee Farm

Bee Farm. Hi-fired stoneware storybox. SOLD

Rocky the Raccoon

Rocky the Raccoon

Sheep Skull

Sheep Skull

Ouroboros

Ouroboros SOLD