Hatton Vases grew from a collaboration between painter Carlson Hatton and his parents, Tom and Diane Hatton, who are accomplished ceramics artists. Carlson worked in the family studio before pursuing art degrees in New York and Amsterdam. Returning to collaborate on a project within the family seemed like a natural progression. The design of the vases grew from vessel-like forms frequently featured in Carlson’s paintings and drawings. Falling in love with the shapes, he realized that these should exist as sculptural and functional objects. The small line of hand-crafted earthenware vases was inspired by the asymmetrical vessels from cubistic paintings and the clean lines of mid-century modernism. From design to mold making, glazing, and firing, the vases are handcrafted in Southern California, where the incomparable sunlight and surrounding nature are integral to the design process. Rocks and gems have an unpredictable beauty and the designs pay homage to this perfect imperfection. The sculptural qualities of these fully functional vases make them striking with or without flowers.
