Peggy Sue

Peggy Sue, 1999, R.C. Gorman ceramic plate, transforms traditional tableware into whimsical folk art with a stylized feline face dominating the surface. The cat’s face features striking golden-yellow eyes with vertical slit pupils, a playful red nose, and gray-and-cream striped markings characteristic of tabby cats. The circular plate’s ground is a rich golden-yellow glaze, while details are rendered in coordinating ceramics with engaging graphic simplicity. A braided cord handle adds functional charm. This work reveals Gorman’s playful engagement with ceramics and demonstrates his versatility beyond his renowned figurative practices. The piece merges Southwest folk traditions with contemporary whimsy, making it an appealing gift for cat lovers, collectors of artisanal pottery, and admirers of Gorman’s complete body of work.