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Richard Shaw
1941–

Introduction

Richard Shaw (born 1941 in Los Angeles, California, United States) is an American ceramicist and professor known for his trompe-l'œil (French for "fool the eye") style. A term often associated with paintings, referring to the illusion that a two-dimensional surface is three-dimensional. In Shaw's work, it refers to his replication of everyday objects (such as tin cans, playing cards, and cutlery) in porcelain. He then glazes these components and groups them in unexpected and even jarring combinations. Interested in how objects can reflect a person or identity, Shaw poses questions regarding the relationship between appearances and reality.

Wikidata identifier

Q28741412

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, ceramicist, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500346347

Names

Richard Shaw, Richard Blake Shaw

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