Lola

“Lola,” a 1995 ceramic plate by R.C. Gorman, is a distinctive oval platter glazed in deep slate gray and decorated with a bold, whimsical cat face motif. Two vivid amber-gold eyes with vertical slit pupils dominate the center of the plate, framed by pointed ears, long cream-colored whiskers, a small outlined nose, and a gentle smile rendered in raised cream-toned glaze lines. The design has a direct, graphic energy that reflects Gorman’s playful side beyond his celebrated figurative work. The piece is signed by the artist on the face of the plate. A delightful and collectible example of Gorman’s ceramic artistry and a unique accent piece for any Southwest art or Gorman collection.