2023

Matisse-Inspired Sgraffito

Infused with joyful energy, Lillie’s Matisse-inspired ceramics reinterpret the iconic, playful cutouts of Henri Matisse through vibrant sgraffito carving techniques. These pieces celebrate everyday rituals with dynamic shapes and rhythmic textures.

Each handcrafted ceramic combines function with visual delight, transforming ordinary moments into whimsical experiences inspired by artistic spontaneity.

2022

Matisse Love Vase

Medium: Ceramic, B-mix with grog, underglaze, cone 5 reduction

Dimensions: 9" x 7.5" x 4.5" inches (22.9 x 19.1 x 11.4 cm)

This hand-built vase plays with both form and surface, featuring a fluid, sculptural handle reminiscent of a hand-drawn heart. Inspired by Henri Matisse’s cutout technique, the sgraffito pattern adds a playful, rhythmic energy, emphasizing movement and spontaneity within the piece.

2022

Matisse Dinnerwear

Medium: Ceramic, Bmix, underglaze, sgraffito

Dimensions: Dinner plate: 10" x 10" x 1.5" inches (25.4 x 25.4 x 3.8 cm). Dessert plate: 6" x 6" x 1" inches (15.2 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm)

This dinnerware series transforms Matisse’s signature cutout shapes into tactile, functional ceramics. The sgraffito-carved surface creates a dynamic contrast between the rich underglaze colors and raw clay, inviting both visual and textural exploration. Designed for everyday use, these pieces celebrate the joy of handcrafted objects in daily rituals.

2022

Matisse Platter

Medium: Ceramic, reclaimed clay, underglaze, sgraffito.

Dimensions: 0.5" x 16" x 8"

Ripple explores the natural rhythms of growth and movement, using slab and coil techniques to build layered, undulating ridges. The interplay of glaze and form creates a surface that can be both visually and physically traced, offering a meditative engagement with texture that mimics the soothing repetition of waves or tree rings.