Elan

Elan marches with confident rhythm — parallel ribbons of vivid color stream across the interior in bold, unbroken stripes of red, gold, blue, and green, each band hand-painted with the steady assurance of an artist who knows exactly where every line belongs. The Prism StripesPlus treatment creates a visual cadence that is at once orderly and exhilarating, like a marching band in full regalia rounding a corner. A bright blue exterior reinforces the piece's sense of purpose and momentum, giving it a strong, unified presence from any angle.

A member of the JeanElton RectangularVessel Collection, this piece showcases the distinctive open form that has become a signature of the collection. With gently upturned edges that rise like the prow of a vessel at sea, the rectangular silhouette frames the hand-painted interior, creating a natural stage for the artist's detailed surface work. The interplay of architectural form and organic decoration gives each RectangularVessel a dynamic tension — structure meeting spontaneity in fired clay.

The work is fired first to approximately 1800 degrees F, after which any remaining fine alterations are made, and the surface treatment is applied by hand by the artist. A second firing to about 2100 degrees F completes the process, ensuring its durability and artistic integrity.

This piece bears the JeanElton signature on its underside and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), both of which display its catalogue reference.