Walter Ostrom, Canada

"Palestime" commemorative soapdish, 2019 by Walter Ostrom, Canada. 

Thrown and corrected local earthenware, maiolica glaze, custom decals

21.5 x 1.5 x 2.5 cm

Retail: $2100 CDN. Free shipping within Canada and the US

Starting bid: $1800

Walter Ostrom, Professor Emeritus Ceramics, NSCAD.

His work has been featured in collections and exhibitions worldwide, including the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Ostrom lives in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

This very special work is part of his series, "Out Damned Spot"

FRONT: The central image is the logo of Air B & B. It is a reaction to Air B & B, allowing Israelis to rent out properties in the West Bank. The border, (figuratively and literally,) is a "Wall" consisting of the Israeli star (black) on top of red and green ground, the colours of the Palestinian flag. One section printed, "Nakba" and "1948" Central motif within the border is a sign for "cement" from an Architectural 'AP', containing stylized images of different building materials. 

BACK: Border of keffiye pattern broken by barbed wire.  Text within the interior of foot, "GAZA, EAST JERUSLEM WEST BANK PALESTIME

DONALD TRUMP WALL.2019"

Outside of foot contains a stylized Palestinian Flag, opposite artist signature.

All colours used represent the Palestinian flag.

According to Professor Ostrom, "PalestTIME IS NOW!"

*Note: This piece may be requested by curators to 'loan' the piece for inclusion in future exhibitions.