Nest Egg

Artist Jan Jacque's ceramic pieces are hand built using slab and coil techniques: after imprinting the clay with textured sheets of foam plastic, she then airbrushes the work with colorants and pit fires them with combustibles such as sawdust, leaves, and straw, creating a smoky atmosphere that leaves interesting markings on the pieces, adding depth and subtlety to the work.

This fanciful ceramic table lamp depicts beautifully hand-crafted eggs supporting a nest with a charming bird figure inside. Sitting on a base of black marble, the lamp features a tan, speckled paper shade attached with a harp and topped with a clay egg finial.