Signed OETJOEN Art Ceramic Vase by Sri Soekarmoen McCarthy – Hand-Painted Modernist Abstract Pottery, Mid-Century Inspired Stoneware, Made in USA

This striking hand-painted ceramic vase is an original decorative art piece signed "oetjoen" by Sri Soekarmoen McCarthy, the Michigan-based artist behind OETJOEN Art & Photography. Born in Indonesia and now working in the United States, McCarthy is recognized for vibrant, expressive compositions that celebrate color, movement, and organic form.

Crafted in the USA and marked "Made in USA" on the underside, this modernist stoneware vase showcases layered abstract patterns in green, olive, and yellow against a crisp white ceramic ground. The asymmetrical silhouette and fluid brushwork reflect a Mid-Century Modern (MCM) aesthetic, blending minimalist harmony with expressive linework.

Artistic Style & Influences

This piece embodies a modernist, Picasso-inspired ceramic tradition characterized by:
"• Organic forms and sculptural contours
"• Stylized, face-like features rendered in delicate black linework
"• Bold, painterly multicolor brushstrokes
"• Abstract, graphic compositions with layered visual depth

The design language recalls the ceramic innovations of Pablo Picasso, particularly his celebrated work at the Madoura workshop, as well as the poetic figural ceramics of Jean Cocteau. The expressive carving and painterly surface treatment also echo the vitality found in contemporary studio ceramics.

Key Features
"• Artist: Sri Soekarmoen McCarthy (signed "oetjoen")
"• Origin: Made in USA
"• Material: High-quality ceramic / stoneware with glazed finish
"• Design: Hand-painted abstract modernist artwork
"• Color Palette: White base with green, olive, and yellow graphic elements
"• Style: Mid-Century Modern, Abstract Expressionist, Picasso-style ceramic

This unique art pottery vase is ideal for collectors of modernist ceramics, mid-century décor enthusiasts, and those seeking a statement piece with artistic provenance. A sophisticated accent for contemporary interiors, gallery-inspired spaces, or curated vintage collections.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Beautiful condition consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:
Height: 10 in.
Width: 10 in.
Depth: 4 in.

Category: Vases
Origin: United States
Materials: Stoneware
Creator: Styled After: Joan Miró

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Location: This item ships from Ada, MI

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Beautiful condition consistent with age and use.