Stirrup Jar
Item
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Title
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Stirrup Jar
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Creator
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Ed Blackburn
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Artist ID
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76
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Date of Work
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1976
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Description
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Abstract ceramic sculpture. Base consists of two mounds - left mound is shorter than the right, with an arch connecting the two at the top. Decorated with abstract designs and patterns in shades of black, orange, blue, and red.
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Category of Media
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Ceramic
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Media
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Porcelain
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Accession Number
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1977.001
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Location
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Library building, First floor, Stairwell display case
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Date Acquired
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1977
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Acquisition Method
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Purchase
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Dimensions of Work
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9.25" x 9.5" x 6.25"
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Donor ID
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127
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Condition Statement
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6/23/2022: Good condition. No issues noted at this time.
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Artist Bio
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Edward (Ed) Madison Blackburn III was primarily known as a painter, but he also worked as a printmaker, writer, poet, musician, and filmmaker. While he is most closely associated with the Photorealism and pop art movements, and his work frequently employed images from various types of popular media (including many pieces which draw on film stills), overall his work defies categorization.
Throughout his career, Mr. Blackburn additionally produced paintings based on biblical themes, which became some of his most significant works.
During his long career, Mr. Blackburn was awarded two National Endowment for the Arts awards for painting, and in 2006 he was awarded the Distinguished Texas Artist Award from the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. The artist passed away on July 31, 2022.
Source: glasstire.com/2022/08/23/ed-blackburn-1940-2022
