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Antonia Tuppy Lawson

  • 544 Montecillo Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA

About The Artist

Artist Statement

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.

Biography

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

Building Name

Antoniaart – Tuppy Ceramics

Special Location Or Visiting Instructions

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.

Exhibitions & Press

Group Exhibitions

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

Publications

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

Press

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

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