Personally own a piece of Colorado's rich ceramic history, with this one-of-a-kind piece for sale. Beloved husband and wife duo Nan Bangs McKinnell (1913–2012, American) and James McKinnell (1919–2005, American) are nationally renowned artists represented in the Museum's permanent collection and are always on view, given their incredible reputation and influence on the Colorado ceramics community.
Vase Description
This stoneware vase by Jim McKinnell showcases his handling of the material, from the strong lip and neck of the piece to the organic divots accenting opposite sides of the body. Abstract carved designs appear on the shoulder and also the belly of this vessel. The glazing combines a rich red-brown with a pale teal blue and a light iridescent sheen.
- Dimensions: 6 x 5 inches
- Inscribed "DIA / McKinneLL"
- Porcelain
- Receive a free copy of Modern Clay in Denver: Twelve Ceramic Artists with your purchase ($20 value)
- Ceramics courtesy of the Bob Thomas Estate
About the Artist(s) (adapted from Elizabeth Schlosser's Modern Clay in Denver (1948–1972):
Jim and Nan McKinnell worked collaboratively on tens of thousands of ceramic pots, working on the wheel and hand-building in earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain as well as slip-cast molds. Often one of the pair would throw a piece and the other would decorate it, but each brought a unique sensibility to their creations: Jim McKinnell's work tended toward thicker, more earthy stoneware and employed a Japanese tradition, while Nan McKinnell's approach was more delicate and often featured iridescent, luster highlights and decoration drawn from the natural world.
Local Pick-up Only
Available for purchase online but must be picked up at Kirkland Museum by appointment: email store@kirklandmuseum.org or call 303.832.8576 x205.