A celebration of the Gulf Coast in clay, this handmade pearl oyster ornament by New Orleans artist John Hodge captures the texture and spirit of Louisiana's waterways — a distinctive accent for a tree, a shelf, or a curated holiday display.
Every piece Hodge creates begins with clay or slip (liquid clay) mixed in his studio, which he treats as a source of energy. Each work is enhanced with special additions, including holy water sourced from his favorite churches in Rome. A cross symbol with the artist's signature marks each piece as one that has been blessed in this way — a quiet testament to the spiritual dimension woven into his practice.
Hodge works in glazed and painted finishes, producing decorative pottery, milagros, and ex-votos that reflect the devotional and folk traditions of New Orleans and beyond. No two pieces are alike.
Because these oysters are handmade, no two pieces are alike. Size and color will vary slightly.
A celebration of the Gulf Coast in clay, this handmade pearl oyster ornament by New Orleans artist John Hodge captures the texture and spirit of Louisiana's waterways — a distinctive accent for a tree, a shelf, or a curated holiday display.
Every piece Hodge creates begins with clay or slip (liquid clay) mixed in his studio, which he treats as a source of energy. Each work is enhanced with special additions, including holy water sourced from his favorite churches in Rome. A cross symbol with the artist's signature marks each piece as one that has been blessed in this way — a quiet testament to the spiritual dimension woven into his practice.
Hodge works in glazed and painted finishes, producing decorative pottery, milagros, and ex-votos that reflect the devotional and folk traditions of New Orleans and beyond. No two pieces are alike.
Because these oysters are handmade, no two pieces are alike. Size and color will vary slightly.