The Dancer is a large abstract ceramic sculpture that channels movement, grace, and raw expression. Crafted from brown and speckled stoneware, its textured surface grounds the form with an earthy, elemental presence. Loose, gestural marks in black slip emerge across the surface—more like fleeting impressions than deliberate strokes—echoing the instinctual motion of a dancer caught in flow.

The sculpture’s elongated, curvaceous structure rises with effortless poise, tapering into an upward arc that evokes the elegance of a flamenco dancer mid-turn. The contrast between the natural clay body and the smoky black accents creates a tension between stillness and vitality, form and gesture. Rather than illustrating dance, The Dancer holds its spirit—an abstract embodiment of rhythm, presence, and momentum.

Due to its narrow base, I recommend that The Dancer be permanently mounted for stability.

H 54.5 x W 22 x D 11 in
H 138 x W 56 x D 28 cm

Details: Chocolate Brown and Speckled Stoneware clay; Cone 5/6 Oxidation Firing; Oxides

$13,500