Diatom Service, 2024, Ceramic, Starting bid $300, $350 Fair Market Value
Set includes one (1) charger 12-1/2" d , four (4) 7" d plates, four (4) 3" d plates, one (1) petit bowl 4-1/4" d, and one (1) small bowl 5-1/4" d

Primary Producerware, Tableware: Magnifies the ancient basis of our ecosystem sustaining all life

Science:
The ocean's mighty microscopic marine organisms help photosynthesize over 50% of earth's oxygen alone, providing every other breath we breathe. Diatoms alone produce over 25% of our planet's oxygen from salt and fresh water to moisture in the soil. These primary producers are some of the earliest life on earth. Drawings include the marine micro organisms to glass sea sponges, anemones, coral and inspirations from the sea.

Diatom interdependence:
Being a ceramicist offers an intimate connection for the brick of my kiln is made from the remains of diatoms over millions of years old gathered from the ocean floor as diatomaceous earth. The silica structure of the diatom is the same material in my glazes and clay body particulates. This single-cell organism not only generously provides oxygen for our planet, it makes this ceramicist's artistic breath and process possible.

Work:
Hand-made sturdy stoneware. Each unique with sizes approximate to .5".
Food, dishwasher, microwave and ovenproof safe.Check out the full list of art benefiting InLiquid and artists virtually:

With two weeks of special events there are multiple ways to experience the InLiquid Benefit. Explore the special events below to curate your experience. Your support connects artists and audiences throughout greater Philadelphia.

Second Thursday Reception
Thursday, March 14 • 6-9 pm
Free to attend

Join InLiquid and the galleries at the Crane Building for our monthly Second Thursday receptions.

The InLiquid Galleries exhibition Dolls, Idols, and Ideals. This exhibition features Kimberly Camp and Emilio Maldonado, two celebrated Black artists investigating their identity, label, lineage, and how they create their own power while stranded in a "new world."

The Benefit Design Showcase
Saturday, March 16 • Noon-3:30 pm
Free to attend

InLiquid is joined by local independent designers Iris Barbee Bonner of THESEPINKLIPS, NINObrand, Patrick Michael Accessories, and Prajjé Oscar for a vendor market, highlighting the artistry and creativity of our area's fashion designers. This free event combines the innovation of our region's independent designers with a wide selection of fine contemporary art by InLiquid's artist community in the same space! Guests will also enjoy a bevy of sweet treats to sip and snack on while they peruse the best of our area's creative entrepreneurs.

Sip and Sample at the Benefit
Wednesday, March 20 • 6-9 pm
Ticket price: $35 each

Guests will sip and sample at an exclusive tasting event, featuring Herman Mihalich of Dad's Hat Rye Whiskey. While tasting and learning about the history of the award-winning whiskeys, guests can also peruse and enjoy the salon-style exhibition of auction works, providing the backdrop for the evening.