Ceramic Birdhouse in Yellow Kids The surfaces are glazed in

The surfaces are glazed in opposing matte shades dark and light with mottled textures reminiscent of organic objects

The stylized dots and dashes in this geometric pattern feel random and organic

Each holder includes a rounded recess to hold a single standard candlestick

The striped magnet pattern is printed with dabu (mud resist) then dyed

The surface pattern comes from two Heath glazes—KPFA and Gunmetal—layered over one another before reacting to the firing temperature in the kiln

Ceramic Birdhouse in Yellow Kids The surfaces are glazed inThe word monumental is often used to describe Stan Bitters ceramic sculptures. But even at a small scale, this legendary American artists expression has a rare boldness. He's been making these ceramic birdhouses since the 1960s when he was artist in residence at the Hans Stumpf company. These ceramic birdhouses have a round opening on opposite sides and are hung with an all weather cord. They are still made by hand in Southern California and exhibit