Avant Arte and Artspace tapped seven contemporary artists for their latest collection of hand-painted ceramic amphorae. The ancient Greek vessels serve as canvases for a gamut of styles, as each artist reimagines the classical form with a unique suite of aesthetic codes and symbolic signatures.
Highlights include the infinite, aquatic study of Hilary Pecis’ “Lily Pond” and Jordan Casteel’s “Peak Summer,” a lush celebration of the quiet act of gardening, while Derek Fordjour expands on his HBCU Marching Band series in “Horn Trot Round,” which captures the endless rhythm of shared rituals and collective spirit. In works like Harland Miller’s “R U OK?” and Jenny Holzer’s “Full” striking statements encircle the amphorae, infusing terracotta-like textures with poignant political resonance.
Each amphorae in the septet collection is limited to an edition of 30, and comes signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity. Measuring at 12.4 x 10.2 x 10.2 inches, each piece is hand-painted in acrylic, finished with a matte seal and engraved with the artist’s signature on the base. For collectors looking to purchase, the draw is open to enter via Avant Arte and will be held on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 at 12:00 EST.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit charity: water, a nonprofit organization which brings clean and safe water to people around the globe.
