About The Artist
I am a ceramic sculptor who creates one of a kind handcrafted pieces. My sculptures are unique, fun, and thought-provoking; a way of expressing my views both politically and aesthetically.
My work spans from whimsical anthropomorphic animals, political, media genres, sensual hearts, beastie planter heads, life size bikinis to landscape paintings on sculptural forms.
All my work is all hand built with coils or slabs. I use a lot of sprigging in the English Wedgwood tradition and I make my own texture molds to embellish my work. My pieces are low fired, glazed and multi fired in an electric kiln. I make statements to make people stop and think or laugh and smile.
My family, an upbringing in Asia, science, and the world around me have a profound effect on my choice of subject matter. I like to work in series. I will often be working on different series at the same time.
In the landscape series I am inspired by the Mediterranean and North American landscapes, the sculptural forms that I have developed over a decade have become my canvases for using a watercolor technique where I draw and paint the visions I have into the topographical forms of the sculptures. Because I am concerned about the environment and the impact of humankind throughout the world, I feel compelled to record these snapshot vignettes of our beautiful landscapes before they are ruined or disappear altogether.
As a bee keeper and avid gardener bees and plants often find their way into my work.
I love making functional plates, platters and bowls to enhance the food I love to make for my friends. I make unusual vases for the flowers we grow for the bees.
Antonia Tuppy Lawson, born in Hong Kong, embarked on extensive travels across Europe, India, China, and the Far East. Before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area, she worked and resided in Taiwan, where she pursued studies in Chinese.
Her ceramic journey began in the UK, where she underwent an intensive City & Guilds course. Expressing her creativity has always been a profound need for her, and constructing unique pieces resonates with her sense of value. Her sculptures are characterized by boldness, vibrant colors, and thought-provoking elements, serving as a medium to convey her political and aesthetic perspectives. Each piece is meticulously hand-built and crafted in series. Her imagination is boundless, and the natural world and her surroundings profoundly influence her subject matter choices. Antonia’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and art shows, earning her recognition and acclaim from both critics and collectors alike.
Studio Information
Antoniaart – Tuppy Ceramics
Please enter through the front gate and follow the signs, STEPS lead down to the Studio, NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. We have BEE HIVES on the property so please be aware of this.
Contact Information
4155079900
Exhibitions & Press
Love Exhibition 2/8/26 – 3/21/26
Artworks Downtown
Valentine Open Studio 2026 Jan 31st 11-5 pm
Member Salon Exhibition
Artworks Downtown Nov 28- Jan 24
Gift of Art
Marin Art & Garden Nov 28- Dec 22 nd
Fall Ceramic Open Studios
Sep, Oct , Nov 22 & 23 , Dec 13 & 14
Tuppy Ceramics Studio , San Rafael
A Touch of Red
Marinwood fall exhibition Oct 25 , 2025
Marinwood Spring Art Show Exhibition Dates: Saturday April 5th 5-7pm ( Pop Up )
Marinwood community center, 775 Miller Creek Rd San Rafael California
Opening Reception: Sat 5th April 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Realms Art Show Exhibition Dates: Friday April 4th – May 24th 2025 , wed-sat 12pm-6pm
Art Works Downtown , 1325-1337 Fourth Street , San Rafael CA 94901
Opening reception April 11th 2025, 5pm-8pm second reception : Friday May 9th 5pm-8pm
Marin Open Studios : 2 weekends Sat & Sun May 3rd & 4 th , Sat & Sun May 10th & 11 th 11am -5pm
544 Montecillo Rd , San Rafael, Ca 94903
Opening reception : TBD
Books:
American Art Collector West – Alcove Books: 2008, 2009, 2010
30 Ceramic Sculptors- John Natsoulas Press – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
American Art Collector – Alcove Books- 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Art Buzz 2008
Best of America, Pottery & Wood Artisans – 2007
Craft of Northern California – Alcove Books – 2003
ACGA -12 month Calendar – 2004
Marin IJ- Weekend Events- Image of Holy Cow- Nov 15th 2008
Marin IJ-Weekend Events- Full page article “ Working Artist”, Dec 26th 2007
Working artist: Asian touches, peppered with humor – Christine Brenneman
http://www.marinij.com/lifestyles/ci_7644778
Marin IJ-Weekend Events- -Image: “King of Jugglers” Dec 2006
San Francisco Chronicle –Image: “King of Jugglers” Dec 2006
Fort Mason Center Monthly- Nov 2005, Nov 2006, Dec 2006
Marin IJ – Weekend Events- -Image of Tsunami1- Aug 31 2006
SFO Bay Area Reporter- Vol. 35 / No.44 / Nov 2005
North bay Biz –“ Art and Soul” June 2004
Studio Potter Network news Vol. 16 #1- “ACGA on the Pacific Rim” March 2004
Marin IJ- Lifestyles- “ Marin Artist Discloses challenges of exhibiting at art festivals” 12/04/03
Marin IJ Weekend- “ Tempered by Fire” Thursday Nov 13, 2003
Marin IJ Weekend “ Best Bets- Glass and Clay Day” Thursday Nov 7 2002
San Francisco Examiner “ Up & Coming” Fri May 17 2002
Marin IJ Home& Garden “ Artist of the Day” Sat May 11 2002
Ceramics Monthly “ Up front” Oct 2002











