"Cross Eyed Joe" UGLY FACE JUG folk art southern redneck pottery ceramic nc

Description

Cross-Eyed Joe
"
Trying to fix stupid is like nailing Jell-O to a tree
..."
- Measures 11-1/4" tall.
By The Redneck Potter, Van Hine
What the heck is he staring at?
Meet Cross-Eyed Joe Beden. Joe's a chip off the old block - his mamma just isn't sure who's -she was doing Tequila that night. When you're talking to Joe, you get the feeling he isn't all there. His eye is always pointing somewhere else. Looks like he's got the IQ of a turnip. Maybe he's looking for an escape route, or checking out the dirt on his shoe. Either way, he just drifts off into space. Maybe he's daydreaming about his cousin (his family tree self-pollinates frequently).  Joe Beden is just one fry short of a happy meal. Why not adopt him and give him a safe place to call his own? Just don't expect Joe to do much - he's about as useful as a pogo stick in quicksand...
Has a small hairline crack in the glaze near the nose, does not go through the jug.
I get asked the same question at every show, "Wow, you make
all
of these yourself?"
Sometimes I just want to reply, "No. I have a group of trained monkeys at home who do most of it, I just supervise."
The Redneck Potter
"I Know Ugly!" -
Artist, Monika VanHine
With many people today focused on beauty and having everything looking just right, why not pay a little attention to those things in life that aren't so cute and cuddly? So, let's forget perfect for a while. Let down your hair, kick back - and let's celebrate ugly!!
My ugly face jugs start their life as a shapeless lump of clay. After much poking, prodding, and smooshing - whoila! An ugly face jug is born. Some are only mildly afflicted, others have serious cases of ugly. And a few are even fugly! Which do you prefer?
About the Artist:
Not sure where to begin, so let’s start in the middle. I have found my true passion in clay! Took pottery classes back in college in 1999, but lacked a place to work. Then I moved to Tennessee and finally got a studio of my own. So I've been working on the potter's wheel since 2005. And I began making whisky face jugs in early 2007. I first started offering my work at local craft shows in mid-2007. Many of my pieces are sold through art/craft shows in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. Most people find that my work swings the gamut from whimsical to downright creepy (depending on my mood) with many degrees in between. Hubby says I make whimsical and funny stuff three weeks out of the month and the other week I make evil. This was obviously made during one of my ‘happy’ weeks. Now, you have an opportunity to collect one of my works without having to go to the show!
Every piece is thrown on the wheel, altered/sculpted by hand and then fired & glazed. My work is hand carved - NEVER MOLDED! Each jug is unique. No two are ever exactly alike - although they may seem similar - they are just part of a series of themed jugs. Dishwasher safe, functional piece. Each face jug is signed on the bottom and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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Payment:
Winning bidder must contact me within 3 days after auction ends and payment is expected within 10 days from end of auction. I accept Paypal.
Shipping:
Handling time:2 business days for your jug to be packed. Shipping is USPS priority mail from zip code 37322. I pack my items with plenty of bubble wrap and peanuts.
IF YOU ARE NOT 100% SATISFIED with your purchase, please return it in it's packaging within 14 days for a FULL REFUND minus shipping costs.