Animals
Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Blue Elephant'
Powerful and handsome, this elephant seems at once wise and benevolent. A beloved symbol of Thailand, the animal is depicted by Thatsanee and Ramphan. They work in ceramic with a richly crackled celadon glaze.
Statuette, 'Robust, Medieval Horse' (medium)
Mane cascading to one side, this horse is the image of elegance and bravery. Standing proud and completely rendered in black, the horse makes a mysterious presence. Mario Garcia sculpts the horse from ceramic, masterfully stylized according to medieval depictions.
Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'Curious' (set of 3)
Sniffing the air, a trio of kitties explores their surroundings. Sorapon Dhupagupta sculpts the curious felines with ears erect and whiskers alert. "Cats love to look around them and discover something we are unaware of, " he comments.
Ceramic statuette, 'Elephant Mosaic'
An important symbol of royal power in Thailand, the rare white elephant is prized and revered. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt the beautiful image in ceramic, showing astonishing details.
Ceramic statuette, 'The Three-Headed Elephant'
Bedecked in lavish silks, a royal white elephant shows the three-headed elephant called Erawan on its headgear; Erawan is the vehicle of the god Indra. Thatsanee and Ramphan depict a traditional symbol of Thai royalty in an exquisitely-detailed figurine.
Ceramic statuette, 'Elephant with Panache'
Decked in elegant regalia, this mighty male elephant is a traditional symbol of Thailand's royal power. Thatsanee and Ramphan craft it entirely by hand, starting by sketching the patterns freehand.
Ceramic sculpture, 'Block Horse'
Its stylized lines are massive, reminiscent of animals in prehistoric cave paintings. Mario Garcia creates a powerful equestrian image in a ceramic sculpture. Glazed in dark shades, the textured surface suggests a horse hewn from solid rock. Titled "Cavalo Bloco" in Portuguese.
Ceramic statuettes, 'Peace Dove Family' (set of 5)
A moving scene, this family of doves stands as a symbol of peaceful traditions. Lulli Luca crafts them from ceramic, Chulucanas style. This technique requires an elaborate smoking process executed with burning mango leaves.
Ceramic statuette, 'Happy Gray Hippo'
With a wide smile, a happy hippopotamus shows his satisfaction with the world. Eddy crafts the whimsical figurine from ceramic. Once glazed and fired, it receives an antique effect finish.
Sculpture, 'Froggie and Turtle'
Shaded by a parasol, a flirtatious frog takes a ride on the back of a slow, deliberate turtle. Albert Ickenroth sculpts the whimsical couple with a clay and resin mix, exploring the individual personalities of both.