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John T. Upchurch
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Sculptor working in Chicago
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Course (2025)

Raku-fired ceramic, ebonized walnut, pine, birch, gold leaf, wax.

7” x 13” x 13”
Abstract sculpture made of wood and ceramic. A thick, wooden, circular base supports a vaguely mushroom-cap-shaped piece of ceramic with the “crackle glaze” of raku-fired pottery. A golden ball sits within the ceramic vessel. Side view. Abstract sculpture made of wood and ceramic. A thick, wooden, circular base supports a vaguely mushroom-cap-shaped piece of ceramic with the “crackle glaze” of raku-fired pottery. A golden ball sits within the ceramic vessel. Front view. Abstract sculpture made of wood and ceramic. A thick, wooden, circular base supports a vaguely mushroom-cap-shaped piece of ceramic with the “crackle glaze” of raku-fired pottery. A golden ball sits within the ceramic vessel. Top view. Abstract sculpture made of wood and ceramic. A thick, wooden, circular base supports a vaguely mushroom-cap-shaped piece of ceramic with the “crackle glaze” of raku-fired pottery. A golden ball sits within the ceramic vessel. Detail view of crackle glaze.
March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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‘Synthesize’ opens today at Madron Gallery in Chicago. The show features the works of Zach Balousek, Margie Criner, Lucie Van Der Elst and myself.

The show runs through May 23rd with a reception on Thursday, March 27th from 5:30-8:30
Images of four artworks—three abstract sculptures and an illustration
March 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Finished this piece recently for a show opening in March at Madron Gallery in Chicago.

Parse (2025)
Stoneware with oxides, mahogany, brass, copper, aluminum, steel, tampico and found objects

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Sculpture made from stoneware, mahogany, metals and found objects Sculpture made from stoneware, mahogany, metals and found objects Sculpture made from stoneware, mahogany, metals and found objects Sculpture made from stoneware, mahogany, metals and found objects
January 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM