Artwork copyright Carol Gouthro. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1992.

Artwork copyright Carol Gouthro. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Carol Gouthro. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Landscape Vase "Night", 1991

Carol Gouthro
American Canadian (born 1952)

Location: Roosevelt Elementary School, Yakima, Yakima

About the Artwork

'Night' is a hand-built example of ceramic artist Carol Gouthro's series of landscape vases. The vibrantly colorful imagery evokes the mood and experience of walking in the woods at night with a flashlight.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Yakima School District.

About the Artist

Seattle-based ceramic artist Carol Gouthro creates sculptural vessels that explore natural forms, patterns, and textures.
Gouthro was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics from the University of Manitoba School Of Art in 1976. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Seattle and began working at Pottery Northwest as a studio artist for the next 7 years. Gouthro has worked as a practicing studio artist and ceramics instructor for over 35 years. Her artworks are included in many books, museums, and private collections.