Mattybirds are Stephani's creations,
inspired by the
work of the Martin Brothers. The Martin
brothers were
British ceramic artists of the late 19th and early 20th century. Their
‘wallybirds’ were full of humour and life. The originals were
salt
fired and often used as tobacco jars.
These ‘Mattybirds’ are first sculpted
in
clay. A piece
mold is made for each model or edition. A clay slip is
prepared
and poured into the mold. Each piece is uniquely and
individually
finished and glazed by the artist. They are available as lidded
jars,
sculptures, fountain spitters, or 'bookend' tiles for mantels,
entryways,
anything your heart desires.
As the work, and this page develops, we will include more information
on
Stephani Stephenson's Mattybirds and historical references to the work
of the Martin brothers. |
 
Mattybird Fountain: Custom, $2500
|
Crowsfoot' Basin. Wall
mount.Polychrome.
