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Saturday Night

Kathy Butterly

Contemporary Art

In this small-scale ceramic, Kathy Butterly blurs the lines between a functioning vessel and an undulating, overflowing form. The piece combines layers of rich glazes, complex textures, and oozing contours that contribute to its almost living presence. Through this process, Butterly transforms a familiar decorative object into a playful and whimsical creation.
MEDIUM Clay, glaze
DATES 2012
DIMENSIONS 6 7/8 x 7 5/8 x 7 3/8 in. (17.5 x 19.4 x 18.7 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Contemporary Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 2013.8
CREDIT LINE Purchase gift of Jill and Jay Bernstein
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Kathy Butterly (American, born 1963). Saturday Night, 2012. Clay, glaze, 6 7/8 x 7 5/8 x 7 3/8 in. (17.5 x 19.4 x 18.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Jill and Jay Bernstein, 2013.8. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Image courtesy of the artist's gallery, CUR.2013.8_gallery_photo.jpg)
IMAGE side, CUR.2013.8_gallery_photo.jpg. Image courtesy of the artist's gallery
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RIGHTS STATEMENT © Kathy Butterly
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Kathy Butterly (American, born 1963). <em>Saturday Night</em>, 2012. Clay, glaze, 6 7/8 x 7 5/8 x 7 3/8 in. (17.5 x 19.4 x 18.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchase gift of Jill and Jay Bernstein, 2013.8. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Image courtesy of the artist's gallery, CUR.2013.8_gallery_photo.jpg)