Teapot Series (2013-2024)

by Erik Demaine and Martin Demaine

We've long been fascinated with the teapot form, and many artists' interpretation of the form. These teapots are completely nonfunctional, lacking holes where there should be and having holes where there shouldn't be, yet the paper inside feels like a contained liquid.

Modern Teapots with Mariel Bass

The Autumn Teapot Series starts from paper printed with a color pattern resembling fall leaves.

[H0471] “Autumn Rainbow” (2024, joint work with Mariel Bass), Mi-Teintes paper and hand-blown glass, 9" × 6" × 10" high:

[H0472] “Autumn Swirl” (2024, joint work with Mariel Bass), Mi-Teintes paper and hand-blown glass, 11" × 6" × 12" high:

Earlier Teapots

[H0351] “Rooibos” (2016), Mi-Teintes watercolor paper and hand-blown glass, 9" × 5" × 9" high:

[H0291] “Mint Tea” (2014), dollar bills paper and hand-blown glass, 6" × 10" × 7" high:

[H0241] “Green Tea” (2014), Mi-Teintes watercolor paper and hand-blown glass, 9" × 6" × 7" high:

[H0161] “Tempest In A Teapot” (2013), elephant hide paper and hand-blown glass, 6" × 10" × 7" high:


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