"Spirit Vessel" by Macy Dorf, c.1985. Large hand-coiled ceramic vase/vessel, with body mostly white with peach, black, grey, burgundy glaze & colors with a few areas of crackled/raku-like surface; top edge/lip is uneven & thick; wider towards the bottom, with incised horizontal striations from top to bottom; oval shape.
Spirit Vessel
Macy Dorf
1985
Ceramic (underglazed stoneware vase)
Purchased by the Fine Arts Committee
The Fine Arts Collection consists of artwork acquired for the City of Littleton's public art collection, or art portfolio. The collection includes permanent installations in City-owned public parks and buildings, as well as a large collection of rotating artworks which are only available for exhibition in City-owned buildings, such as the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Court House, and the Littleton Museum. Artworks in the Rotating Collection are exhibited for short terms in order to avoid light damage, pest infestation, vandalism, etc., as well as to freshen up public spaces on occasion. When on display, the Rotating Collection artworks are located indoors and may not be accessible during evening or weekend hours.
Owner: City of Littleton
Maintenance Authority: City of Littleton - Fine Arts Board/Littleton Museum
