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Each plate is a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted piece of pintxo-serving art. Donostia Foods foods deserve to be served on something beautiful.
These pintxo plates are all individually handcrafted from stoneware clay by Chicago-based artist Susan Volk. The process begins with thrown slabs of clay that are cut, shaped, fired in the kiln, sanded, and hand-painted with glaze to create holdable works of art.
Only an extremely limited number are available in each batch, as it, you know, takes Susan a while to make such magnificent creations.
This batch consists of four versions: Green Sea, Rocky Shore, Lavender Storm, and Copper Sunset. Mix-and-match as you desire, and know that each individual plate, even amongst its kin, will have its own unique characteristics.
Every plate is signed by the artist on the back. Approximately 7 inches in diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
"I wanted these pieces to reflect the sense of place and culture that the food comes from - abstract vignettes of exploring seasides, the richness of old world stone buildings, the warm glow of candlelight on the table charming glasses of hearty red wine - and all of these experiences around the table being shared. They say "you eat with your eyes first" so I hope with these plates I can bring the feeling of adventuring, storytelling, celebrating, and coming home to the table." - Artist Susan Volk, who made these exquisite plates (two of which I will be keeping for myself, which is why we only have ten. Sorry.)
Would you like a gift message included? Just enter what you'd like written in the "order notes" field in your cart and we'll include a hand-written gift note (with the best penmanship we can muster).
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About the artist: Susan Volk is a Chicago-based artist who works in oil paint, ceramic sculpture and mixed media. Beginning her academic career at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, she later attended the Art Institute of Chicago where she received a bachelor of fine art in painting and sculpture.
Her current work explores the themes of human nature, archetypes, and the sacred feminine, and has been featured in the 35th Annual Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society Designer Showcase House, the celebration of Women’s History Month in the Chicago Public Library System, displayed on billboard for Expose NOLA French Quarter/Jazz Festival in New Orleans, and at the 6th Annual Central Time Juried Ceramics Exhibition.
She is represented by Edward Montgomery Fine Art Gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA and Blue Sky Art Gallery in Santa Fe, NM.
Plate dimensions: approximately 7 inches in diameter.
