About Davistudio

About Davistudio

Mary Anne Davis
I am an artist, designer and human being. Modernism and clean design inspire the work. Rituals of cooking and sharing food are enhanced with well chosen dishes. Quality of life and empowering creativity are elements I seek to reinforce for my friends and customers.

Philosophy

Philosophy

"Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life."
—The Earth Charter, 2000
fine eco-porcelain created by davistudio follows eco standards achievable by any and all small studio owners...

Shop

Shop

davistudio store. An online place home for a bit of handmade wonder: unique porcelain dinnerware, all sustainably, individually made in my Columbia County, New York studio.  My work is celebrated for both its elegant simplicity, and the temperamental imperfections that make each piece unique...

Studio

Studio

davistudio
486 pratt hill road,
chatham, ny 12037
518.392.7308

This is where I work, making production pottery, one of a kind sculpture,paintings, drawings and sometimes, when I’m lucky, whatever suits my fancy.

davistudio's summer open house hours —
Saturdays from May 31 thru August, 12 to 4pm (please call to confirm; 518-392-7308)

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

MAD dots

For years confetti dots were a pattern I festooned my dishes with. As polka dots grew in popularity, I stopped doing them as much. I think I felt like I wanted to ‘own’ dots? How crazy is that? I sort of like to think I reinvigorated the passion we inherently have for dots. Ah, the vanity! Damien Hirst’s use of dots in particular got to me because his were fetching such extravagent prices! My somewhat modest efforts at dots by comparison recessed into the back of my memory into an archive of early designs.

However, porcelain is a very durable product and people who have purchased my dishes over the years tend to continue to use them. A couple of weeks ago one such couple called me, 5 years since the last time I heard from them. They have a set of my confetti dot dishes and use them to this day. They have purchased a second home in California to be closer to new grandchildren and guess what? They want another set of confetti dot dishes! I was so impressed that I got back into dots.

So, this spring and summer we will feature confetti dots and lots of spring colors. Gardening has also started to become a more central component of my practice. The flowers that bloom during this season inspire my choice of colors and the fresh produce available seasonally locally also inspire cooking and entertaining, bringing friends together over a calm repast. What could be better?

 

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Summer color

Summer is finally starting to emerge following a false start back in March leading into a long cold spring. Today, after a week of cold and rainy weather, warmth and sunshine are beginning to assert themselves in our neck of the woods. I was finally able to get into the garden last week to begin planting a few things and look forward to doing more planting this weekend. In the meantime, these colorful dishes came out of the kiln for a client and are being packed up to find their way into a New York apartment. They remind me of so many blossoms right now – daffodil, azalea, bluebell, hydrangea and lilac. Bringing a little color from the garden into the studio, through the firing process and onto the table in the form of dishes is a kind of magical thing. Flowers’ blooms are seasonal and ephemeral. I love making more permanent their fleeting tones. Eating is always a party on colorful dishes.

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Spring Collection for Great Finds

Spring Collection for Great Finds

Maggie Calhoun of Great Finds in Valatie, New York is a terrific friend and colleague. She stopped by today to pick up some new work for the store — cups, bowls, platters and vases in bright colors — perfect for spring and Mother’s Day! I love her visits. Today she came with a gift — a four pack of pansies — ready to sink into the dirt after the last frost! Looks like we’re getting one tonight, so all those plants I have been collecting are coming indoors! (that tip courtesy of Chris Cashen of Miller’s Crossing)