Painter
Kurt Weiser
Kurt Weiser is an American ceramic artist known for meticulously painting porcelain vessels with botanical and narrative imagery. His surface work uses china-painting traditions to turn fired porcelain into a detailed painted support.
Kurt Weiser quick facts
A concise reference for his porcelain surfaces, china-painting method, and ceramic practice.
| Born | 1950 · Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
| Paint-related medium | Ceramic paint in the tradition of china paint and overglaze painting |
| Primary support | Porcelain vessels and sculptural ceramic forms |
| Common imagery | Plants, animals, figures, landscapes, and surreal narrative scenes |
| Known for | Combining ceramic form with highly detailed painterly surfaces inspired by porcelain painting and art history |
Sources: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and United States Artists.