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 I
began the Birch series of ceramic trompe l'oeil birch
trees as the snow was falling during the winter of 2008. They have
been a blast to make and have been extremely popular right from
the beginning.
I premiered
the birch trompe l'oeil teapots and vessels at the 2008 Smithsonian
Craft Show. On the second day exhibitors cast ballots to select
three of their colleagues for the Exhibitors' Choice Awards.
I received the Bronze Award, which was quite a thrill as
a first-time exhibitor.
Below are many
sample Birch sculptures, along with pieces from the original
Forest for the Trees weathered log series. While each is
a one-of-a-kind piece, most styles can be commissioned to add to
your collection. Contact me at eric@ericserritella.com
for details.
To learn more
about the philosophy behind these pieces, visit the About
page.
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Large Trompe
L'oeil Teapots
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Birch Teapot,
32" high, 2010
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Sassy Birch
Teapot, 16" high, 2009
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Birch Stump
Teapot, 24" high, 2009
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Birch Stump
Teapot, 23" wide, 2008
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Split Log
Birch Teapot, 22" high, 2010
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Sultry Birch,
24" high, 2009
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Split Log
Teapot, 26" high, 2007
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Tree Trunk
Teapot, 23" high, 2007
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Mossy Teapot,
12" high, 2007
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Small Trompe
L'oeil Teapots
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Gongfu Birch
Teapot, 7" high, 2008
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Gongfu Birch
Tea Set , 12" wide, 2008
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H Series
Tree Stump Teapot, 7" high, 2008
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H Series
Tree Stump Teapot, 7" high, 2008
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Standing
Teapot, 7" high, 2008
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Trompe L'oeil
Pitchers
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Elegance
Pitcher, 31" high, 2010
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Elegance,
Detail
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Birch Bark
Pitcher, 32" high, 2010
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Sassy Birch
Pitcher, 14" high, 2008
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Weathered
Pitcher, 23" high, 2007
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Fiona, Pitcher,
14" high, 2007
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Trompe L'oeil
Vases
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Paper Birch
Vase, 28" high, 2010
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Hosta Vase,
28" high, 2010
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Birch Bark
Vase, 22" high, 2009
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Birch Bark
Vase, 14" high, 2009
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Birch Bark
Vase, 22" high, 2007
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Birch Bark
Vase, 19" high, 2008
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Mossy Vase,
20" high, 2006
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Miscellaneous
Trompe L'oeil Vessels
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Paper Birch
Basket, 14" wide, 2010
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Birch Tea
Bowl on Birch Bark Stand, 9" wide, 2010
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Birch Bark
Box, 12" high, 2010
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Birch Bark
Box, 2010
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Tea Table,
24" high, 2006
Includes a tempered
glass top.
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Pine Bark
Urn, 12" high, 2007
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Weathered
Log Tea Bowl on Stand, 6" high, 2010
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Tea Bowl
Stand, 1.5" high, 2010
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Planter,
9" high, 2007
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Weathered
Vase, 7" high, 2010
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