Studio Art Pottery Bowl – Signed Mike Grafa – Hand-Thrown Texas Stoneware – Abstract Glaze – 1990s–2000s

A beautiful hand-thrown studio art pottery bowl signed by Texas potter Mike Grafa, known for his abstract painterly glaze work and high-fire stoneware forms. This wheel-thrown bowl features Grafa’s signature sweeping brushwork in rich oxblood red, deep indigo, warm amber, and soft celadon tones against a neutral stoneware body. The interior carries a subtle spiral throwing pattern with a soft matte glaze, while the rim is accented in a warm brown iron wash. A striking example of American studio pottery, perfect for rustic cabin styling, art pottery collections, or adding a handmade touch to your fall Golden Harvest décor. Pre-loved and artist-made, this piece includes natural variations consistent with studio craftsmanship.

MEASUREMENTS

• Width: 5.5”
• Height: 2.5”
• Weight: 9.3 oz

Mike Grafa is a respected Austin-based studio potter known for his expressive, painterly glazing and mastery of high-fire stoneware and porcelain. His work blends functional ceramics with abstract art influences, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that feel both modern and deeply rooted in studio pottery traditions. Grafa’s bold, fluid brushstrokes echo abstract expressionism, and his pieces have been collected throughout Texas for decades, admired for their craftsmanship and artistic energy.