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Juana Gnecco

Juana Gnecco

"I grew up in Bogota, Colombia, surrounded by handmade objects and with a love of working with my hands. I started making pots after moving to Athens Ga., and discovering the wonderful pots made in the area, which seemed to always be present whenever friends would gather to share food. After a decade and a half of making pots full time, I’m still inspired by how pottery brings warmth and connection to our daily lives. 

My work is also influenced by the simple forms of terra-cotta and black clay tableware I encountered in markets when living in  Colombia and Southern Mexico. My forms are either thrown and altered, or hand built, and, these days, I fire my work in an electric kiln. The contrast of a dark clay body and white slips provides me with many opportunities for surface decoration; from simple geometric brush strokes around a pot, to my more detailed sgraffito drawings of things encountered in my semi-urban landscape. I also use different resist techniques to add or subtract botanical or geometric designs for low-contrast, monochromatic motifs under a white or a copper green glaze. All of these techniques complement and inform each other, creating a playfully varied body of work of pots made for candles, flowers, and food."

  • $110
    Juana Gnecco

    Night City Pitcher

    This pitcher is full of warmth and character. It is made of black clay and measures 7.25 x 5.75 x 5.25". Please reference 22JG04 if calling the gal...

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  • $100
    Juana Gnecco

    Covered Jar

    This jar is full of warmth and character. It is made of black clay and measures 8 x 5.25". Please reference 22JG15 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $70
    Juana Gnecco

    Star Dinner Plate

    This plate is beautiful and functional. It is made of black clay and measures 1.25 x 9.5". Please reference 22JG17 if calling the gallery to inquire.

  • $70
    Juana Gnecco

    Star Dinner Plate

    This plate is beautiful and functional. It is made of black clay and measures 1.25 x 9.25". Please reference 22JG16 if calling the gallery to inquire.

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    $60
    Juana Gnecco

    Mug

    This mug is full of warmth and character. It measures 3.75 x 4.25 x 3.25". Please reference 22JG35 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $60
    Juana Gnecco

    Mug

    This mug is full of warmth and character. It measures 3.75 x 4.5 x 3.5". Please reference 22JG36 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $55
    Juana Gnecco

    Mug

    This mug is full of warmth and character. It measures 3.5 x 4.25 x 3". Please reference 22JG37 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $60
    Juana Gnecco

    Mug

    This mug is full of warmth and character. It measures 3.5 x 4.25 x 3". Please reference 22JG38 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $100
    Juana Gnecco

    Handbuilt Bowl

    This adorable bowl is full of warmth and character. It measures 6.5 x 7.5". Please reference 22JG42 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $60
    Juana Gnecco

    Covered Jar

    This adorable jar is full of warmth and character. It measures 4.25 x 3.75". Please reference 22JG43 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $45
    Juana Gnecco

    Bowl

    This simple bowl still has a lot of character. It measures 3 x 6". Please reference 22JG44 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $45
    Juana Gnecco

    Bowl

    This simple bowl still has a lot of character. It measures 3.25 x 6.25". Please reference 22JG45 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $90
    Juana Gnecco

    Fruit Bowl

    This simple bowl still has a lot of character. It measures 5.5 x 8.5 x 6". Please reference 22JG46 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $65
    Juana Gnecco

    Plate

    This adorable plate has a lot of character. It measures 1 x 8.5". Please reference 22JG47 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $65
    Juana Gnecco

    Plate

    This adorable plate has a lot of character. It measures 1.25 x 8.25". Please reference 22JG48 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $65
    Juana Gnecco

    Plate

    This adorable plate has a lot of character. It measures 1 x 8.75". Please reference 22JG49 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $90
    Juana Gnecco

    Fruit Bowl

    This simple bowl still has a lot of character. It measures 6.25 x 9.75 x 6.5". Please reference 22JG50 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $450
    Juana Gnecco

    Basket

    This lovely basket has a lot of character. It measures 15.5 x 14". Please reference 22JG52 if calling the gallery to inquire.  

  • $600
    Juana Gnecco

    Lamp

    This lovely lamp has a lot of character. Including the shade, it measures 23 x 12 x 8". Please reference 22JG53 if calling the gallery to inquire...

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