"Last Light", Luster Vessel 1030 (7-1/2")
and "The Burning Bush", Luster Vessel 1035 (13").

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please click on an image.

Syracuse, New York
April 29-30, 2006

Presentation of Katrich vessel to the Everson Museum:
Left-to-right - Marisa Pascucci, Senior Curator;
Sandra Trop, Director;
Patricia Bourgeois, President, AAPA;
Paul J. Katrich

Photograph by Theresa Gerratana, Connecticut Legislator

"Midwestern Summer"
Luster Vessel 1011 (16")

"Midwestern Summer" in its
introductory atrium display

The vase has become part of the museum's
permanent ceramics collection - a collection
that is considered one of the finest in the
country. "Midwestern Summer" is now on view
in the Everson Museum's Ceramics Study Center.

Read more about the Everson Museum donation.

Luster Vessels by Paul J. Katrich for the
American Art Pottery Association Convention
Art-Pottery Show and Sale

Syracuse, New York
April 29-30, 2006

Vessel 1018 (6")



Vessel 1020 (6-1/4")



Vessel 1021 (6-1/2")



Vessel 1023 (4-1/2")



Vessel 1025 (4-1/4")



"Last Light"
Vessel 1030 (7-1/2")



Vessel 1032 (6-1/2")



Vessel 1033 (5-1/2")

This vessel was donated in full
for the AAPA Auction, the day before
the AAPA Pottery Show

Vessel 1015 (6-3/4")

[Description by Paul J. Katrich
for the AAPA Auction Catalog.]

Contemporaneous with the AAPA Show,
Dalton's Decorative Arts in Syracuse, NY
Offered a Katrich Vessel

"The Right Side of Dawn"
Luster Vessel 1036 (15")

Click here for Dalton's Decorative Arts' website.

Vessels by Paul J. Katrich
Created in Spring, 2006,
for The Showplace
Art & Antiques Center
in New York City

The descriptions of the vessels
are by Paul J. Katrich

Vessel 1016 (6-1/2").
"Elaborate orange and periwinkle-blue decorations
create the effect of cubistic autumn leaves on this
dramatic vase. The surface is alternately a
flowing golden and ultraviolet iridescence.
A metallic interior."




Vessel 1017 (6-3/4").
"Iridescent bright gold between areas of
sparkling aventurine in a mahogany hue.
Contrasting droplets of luster overcast
the entire vessel. A bright metallic
interior completes this small classical jewel."




Vessel 1019 (6-1/2").
"Persian vase in a variable iridescent-pink
glaze. Occasional thick drips of
iridescent gold enliven the surface.
A metallic interior."




Vessel 1022 (6").
"A very fine, controlled volcanic-crater-glazed
vase. Lunar greens, blues and blue-silvers
in a host of interesting shades and hues.
A most successful example of a difficult technique."




Vessel 1024 (6").
"A full-bodied vase with rich and tactile
iridescent-matte surface, ranging from
iridescent ruby-red to a silky metallic-gold.
The piece is overshot with arabesques of a
blue-violet volcanic glaze, touched with
luster. A strong, metallic interior."




Vessel 1026 (6").
"A fine and pleasant bottle vase with
golden, volcanic 'clouds' and passages of
violet-blue matte. Iridescence occurs
where the glazes meet. The interior is
sky blue."




Vessel 1027 (5").
"A fine orb-shaped vessel with a repeating
pattern of undulating, vertical stripes.
Colors range from a golden copper to
mint-green and emerald-green matte
in succession. The interior is a
metallic copper."




Vessel 1028 (8-3/4").
"A rich emerald-green matte contrasts with
an antique-gold luster on this neo-Egyptian
vessel. Contrasting flows of a mint-green
volcanic glaze complete the piece.
The interior is a vibrant metallic copper."




"Vector"
Vessel 1029 (5-1/2").
"A taste of art deco encompasses this
elegant form. The iridescent ruby-red
chevron meets on both sides. It is
interspersed with 'star like' lusters and
textured midnight-blues flowing upward in
aspiration. An unique and delightful pot
that 'has it all'."




"Night Wind"
Vessel 1031 (11-1/4").
"An exceptional vase in contrasting waves
of iridescent blues and purples, with
volcanic touches. The inner twist is a
matte metallic silver. The motion of the
heavens on a clear summer night."




Vessel 1034 (6-3/4").
"A wonderful, richly-glazed iridescent vase
in a flaring, classical form. The piece bears
a kaleidoscope of emerald greens,
iridescent violets, red coppers and more.
Dramatic, yet harmonious. The interior is
an iridescent blue."




"The Burning Bush"
Vessel 1035 (13").
"An important and large, themed example
of my pottery. The vase bears glazes of
the most vibrant orange and flame red,
contrasting with deep blues. Luster and
volcanic glazes run in opposition, in the
motion of branches taking fire, yet not consumed.

"The theme is of promises made and
promises fulfilled. No finer example of
my work is currently circulating. I hope
that you concur."