Classical Meets Contemporary in Hand-Painted Artist Amphorae Collection

Avant Arte and Artspace tapped seven contemporary artists for their latest collection of hand-painted ceramic amphorae. The ancient Greek vessels serve as canvases for a gamut of styles, as each artist reimagines the classical form with a unique suite of aesthetic codes and symbolic signatures.Highlights include the infinite, aquatic study of Hilary Pecis' "Lily Pond" and Jordan Casteel's "Peak Summer," a lush celebration of the quiet act of gardening, while Derek Fordjour expands on his HBCU Ma...