Kaete Brittin Shaw Porcelain – One Of A Kind From High Falls

Kaete Brittin Shaw Porcelain specializes in creating unique hand-built vessels and wall pieces that have been widely exhibited and published. Her teapots have garnered early recognition and have become her signature pieces. The technique used for her work involves slab construction with inlaid colored clay surfaces.

Over the years, Kaete Brittin Shaw has expanded her color palette to include over 100 colored clays. The color choices for each piece are often influenced by the seasonal changes in nature and the environment of her local area. At times, the colors reflect the inspiration she gains from her travels to places such as Mexico and the Soviet Union.

In addition to teapots, her work encompasses vases, wall vases, sculptural wall pieces, platters, and other forms. She approaches her three-dimensional pieces like two canvases, allowing for surprising contrasts when turned around. Creating apparent movement with asymmetrical silhouettes is crucial to her sense of form. Her inspiration stems from abstract aspects of the local landscape, including rock formations, flora, and fauna. Chinese scrolls inspire the shape of the platters and serve as a more straightforward format for more complex imagery. Paired pieces represent the energy of connection with others, enriching our lives.