"Tide's Up, Gone Fishing" by Dot Arthur

Medium: Stoneware

Size: 19" x 8"

Artist Statement:

This is my first Cod entry and I'm thrilled to take part in this creative adventure. This stoneware cod was decorated with stamped designs and textures and glazed with various underglazes and celadon glazes. I have been making coastal tide clocks for many years which feature ocean themes and motifs. This was a chance to try something new with the Cod template shape as my guide. The tide clock mechanism built in to this Cod will keep track of the rising and falling tides and let you know when it's time to walk the beach or time to go fishing!

Artist Biography:

Ceramic artist Dorothy Arthur is a Salem resident and former art teacher who taught in the Salem Public Schools for 26 years. She won several awards during this time including 2009 Massachusetts Art Educator of the Year. Since her retirement, Dot has been fully involved with creating unique ceramic wares. She is a member of Salem Arts Association and Marblehead Arts Association and shows at various local craft fairs, markets, and shops. She loves creating decorative lanterns which showcase her interest in local architecture with designs inspired by historic buildings and window details. "Dot's Pots" will be on the lawn outside Abbot Hall for the 2023 Artisan Marketplace during the July festival so come on over to see more of her work.

Artist Website: www.dots-pots.com

Hosting Business: "Tide's Up, Gone Fishing" is on display on display at Shubies, 16 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA
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