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  1. Urban Landscape, Brooch #42, Smallman & 21 by Talya Baharal, Image 2.

    Talya Baharal

    Urban Landscape, Brooch #42, Smallman & 21, 2006

    Fabricated sterling silver, iron, steel, copper residue

    2.5 x 2.5 in

  2. This One by Xenobia Bailey, Image 1.

    Xenobia Bailey

    This One, 2002

    Crocheted wool, acrylic

    36 x 29 in

  3. Elm Bark Box by Dorothy Gill Barnes, Image 2.

    Dorothy Gill Barnes

    Elm Bark Box, 1999

    Elm bark

  4. People Soap Dish by John Barry, Image 3.

    John Barry

    People Soap Dish, 1982

    Salt glazed stoneware

    10.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 in

  5. Vegetable Chopper by Barry Berman, Image 2.

    Barry Berman

    Vegetable Chopper, c. 1981

    Wrought iron

  6. Soft Necklace by Jean Battles-Irvin, Image 2.

    Jean Battles-Irvin

    Soft Necklace, 1978

    Stuffed fabric, ceramic, plastic laminate

    8 x 5 in

  7. Weathervane Rooster by Ivan Barnett, Image 2.

    Ivan Barnett

    Weathervane Rooster, 1977

    Carved and painted wood, pieced and cast iron

    20 x 26.25 x 1 in

  8. Six Acrobats Puzzle Sculpture by Fred Bateman, Image 2.

    Fred Bateman

    Six Acrobats Puzzle Sculpture, 1975

    Painted wood

    15.25 x 18.25 x 0.25 in

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About the artist

Wayne Bates

Wayne Bates received a Bachelors of Art from Union University in 1965, and later received a Masters of Fine Art in ceramics from the University of Georgia. Bates spent hos early career teaching, first in public schools, then at the Philadelphia College of Art. He worked as a ceramics consultant, but then moved to being a full-time studio potter. Bates attributes most of his success to the support of his wife.

Bates is known for porcelain bowls, plates, platters, and vases. The surfaces often include simple geometric patterns, and his work is influences by Mimbres pottery.