Pokémon Pottery
A series of ink paintings started in September 2024 recreating historical works with Pokémon
(Original paintings and prints available, fill out this contact form or send me a dm on instagram)
Gengar Kylix, 2024
Inspired by C(orinthianizing) Painter’s Siana cup, ca. 575 BCE, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection
Gran Coclé Squirtle, 2024
Inspired by a pre-Columbian Gran Coclé (modern day Panama) ceramic turtle effigy vessel, ca. 500-1000 CE, housed in the Gilcrease Museum collection
Original painting no longer available
Canopic Jars, 2024
Inspired by the canopic jars of Isetemkheb, 3rd Intermediate Period of Dynasty 21 (1069-945 BCE), housed in the Hurghada Museum collection
Indus Valley Tower Duo, 2024
Inspired by Mehrgarh (modern day Pakistan) polychrome terracotta vessel, ca. ~2600 BCE, for sale at Galerie Golconda
Caeretan Hydria (Cetus Battle), 2025
Inspired by Caeretan Black Figure hydria depicting Herakles battling the Trojan Cetus, ca. 530-520BCE, housed in the Stavros S. Niarchos Collection
Kanto Mashiko ware, 2025
Inspired by the Mashiko ware pottery of Kanto, Japan
Kanto served as the inspiration for the Kanto region of Pokémon
Johto Kenzan Kyo-ware, 2025
Inspired by the Kenzan-style Kyo pottery of Kansai, Japan (specifically the Handwarmer with design of chrysanthemums and flowing water, by Ogata Ihachi, ca. 1720-60, housed in the Smithsonian collection)
Kansai served as the inspiration for the Johto region of Pokémon
Hoenn Arita ware, 2025
Inspired by the Arita style pottery of Kyushu, Japan (specifically one from the late 19th/early 20th century, sold to a private collection in 2024 by Neal Auction Company)
Kyushu served as the inspiration for the Hoenn region of Pokémon
Sinnoh Nibutani-Ita, 2025
Inspired by the Ainu culture’s nibutani-ita (wooden carved platter) of Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido served as the inspiration for the Sinnoh region of Pokémon
Electric Rodent Vessel, 2025
Inspired by a Nasca vessel with rodents, ca. 200-600 CE, housed in the Yale collection
Pikachu Glass Flask, 2025
Inspired by Late Imperial Roman glass snake-thread flask in the shape of a mouse, ca. 3rd century CE, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection
Fire Horse Jar, 2026
Inspired by a Yuan Dynasty blue and white ceramic jar, ca. late 13-mid 14th century CE, sold to a private collection in 2025 by Bonhams Auction House.
Unova Elm Bark Box, 2026
Inspired by a Lenape elm bark box with lid, ca. 1750-1800, housed in the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
The United States, specifically the area around present-day New York City, served as inspiration for the Unova region of Pokémon
Chalcidian Legendary Beasts, 2026
Inspired by a Chalcidian black-figure amphora, ca. 53-520 BCE, sold to a private collection in 2011 by Christie’s Auction House.
Kalos Vincennes Teapot, 2026
Inspired by the Vincennes Sèvres porcelain of 18th century France
France served as inspiration for the Kalos region of Pokémon
