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Purple Majesty Mug
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Category: |
Dishware, Gifts, Pottery |
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SKU: |
010826M07 |
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Price: |
$25.00 |
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Artist: |
Sueann Smith |
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Color: |
Merlot |
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Make: |
Stoneware |
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Origin: |
USA |
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This hand-thrown stoneware mug is designed for slow mornings and quiet moments. Its rounded form fits comfortably in the hand, while the gently pulled handle offers a secure, balanced grip. The deep plum glaze shifts subtly between wine, berry, and earthy brown tones, catching the light differently from every angle and highlighting the mug’s handmade character.
The glossy surface feels smooth and satisfying to hold, and the weight is substantial without being heavy—perfect for coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. Each mug carries natural variations in glaze and texture, ensuring no two are exactly alike.
Equally suited for daily use or as a thoughtful gift, this mug brings a sense of warmth and intention to everyday rituals.
Artist Statement
My work is driven by an insistent need to make — to explore, experiment, and stay in conversation with materials. I work across multiple mediums, clay, glass, paint, fiber. I let the process guide the outcome rather than forcing a fixed result. What’s made is often taken apart, reshaped, or returned to the beginning.
I draw inspiration from the natural world and from the quiet details of everyday life — the mundane, the overlooked, the in-between. I’m interested in cycles: forming, breaking down, and becoming something new.
I approach my practice with openness and curiosity, allowing room for wonder, failure, and transformation. What comes before is carried forward. The work evolves through repetition, pressure, attention, and time.
At its core, my work is about staying present — paying attention, working honestly, and honoring change as part of the process. - Sueann Smith
