Antonia Tuppy Lawson

Artist Statement

I am a ceramic sculptor who creates unique handcrafted pieces. My sculpture is unique, at times fun, and always 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

http://www.antoniaart.com

Origins:

Born in Hong Kong of English parents. Studied in England age 11 to 18. Studied in Taiwan age 22 to 25. Lived and worked in England, France, Hong Kong and U.S.A

Influences:

Asia and the Chinese culture have left an indelible impression on me, and are places I visit for inspiration. As a Chinese speaker and born of the Orient this is my spiritual home.

England has been a cultural home. The social fabric, historical wealth and humor are traits that are ingrained in me. The English experience provides an abundance of ideas.

America [U.S.A.] has been my home for over 30 years and has hosted my most ambitious art works to date.

Nature, the female body and vanishing landscapes are dear to my heart and never stop inspiring me.

Education & courses:

Taiwan Normal University Taipei, ROC

Macclesfield College, City and Guilds Course, Macclesfield, UK-

The Fringe Pottery Centre, Hong Kong -Terra Linda Rec, San Rafael, USA-College of Marin, Kentfield, USA.

RESUME

Exhibiting member and previous board member of ACGA

Technician & sub teacher at Terra Linda Recreation Center 1997-2009

APPLE Specialist, APPLE Personal Shop Specialist, 2008-2009

APPLE Mentor China 2010

APPLE Expert 2009-2011

APPLE Inc Manager 2011- 2024

Languages: English, French, Chinese (Mandarin)

Judge for Marin County Fair and Sonoma Fair, Harvest Fair – 2005-2011

Arts, Ceramics, Sculpture, Junior Ceramics

MARIN ARTS COUNCIL CAREER GRANT RECIPIENT 2006

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

NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINE ARTICLES:

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” 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

Art Medium(s)

Watercolor, Drawing, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Pottery, Sculpture

Group Exhibitions

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