Coastal Elegance in Fine Ceramics
Inspired by the raw beauty of the Eastern Oyster, this handcrafted porcelain sculpture brings the essence of the coast into your home. Carefully sculpted to mimic the natural ridges, textures, and iridescence of an actual oyster shell, each piece is one-of-a-kind. The glossy, pearl-like interior contrasts with the rugged, earth-toned exterior, capturing the delicate balance between fragility and strength found in nature.
Perfect as a statement art piece, elegant serving bowl, or coastal-inspired decor, this sculpture embodies craftsmanship, luxury, and a deep appreciation for marine life.
The Eastern Oyster
Jeff’s four-year exploration of Crassostrea virginica—the Eastern Oyster—reimagines this natural vessel as a stunning porcelain sculpture. Hand-built and ranging from 12 to 18 inches in length (400% to 600% of their actual size), these pieces magnify the delicate beauty of this iconic species. Their striking scale and intricate detail transform the humble oyster into three dimensional works of art, elevating it from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
The highly anticipated Eastern Oyster Series will make its public debut in late summer 2025. The exact date and location will be announced soon.
For those eager to experience the collection ahead of its official release, private viewings can be arranged by request. Contact Jeff at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
A select few pieces from the sculptor’s private collection are currently available for purchase—offered in extremely limited quantities.
Eastern Oyster Study #04-82,01
17.5″ X 13.25″ X 6″
glazed domestic porcelain
Eastern Oyster Study #01-78,08
14.5″ X 12.25″ X 6.25″
glazed buff stoneware
Eastern Oyster Study #06-81,03
16.25″ X 8″ X 5″
glazed domestic porcelain
Eastern Oyster Study #07-84,04
17″ X 12.20″ X 5″
Bisque Fired Domestic Porcelain
The Origin of the Eastern Oyster Study
Inspiration can strike in the most unexpected places. For the Eastern Oyster Series, it emerged from the silty depths of the Tred Avon River, thirty feet below the surface near the Tred Avon Yacht Club in Oxford, Maryland.
During a routine dive to recover lost boat mooring hardware, Jeff probed the riverbed with a metal rod, expecting to locate a buried chain. Instead, his hand reached something unexpected—what felt like a long-dead “box” oyster, its two halves still intact. He tucked the shell into a pocket of his dive suit and continued his work, unaware of the significance of his discovery.
Later that day, when he finally retrieved the object from his pocket, he found himself holding a massive box oyster, preserved beneath centuries of silt from an extinct oyster bed. The sheer size of the shell ignited a fascination with unusually large scale oyster shells. It inspired the three dimensional study of Crassostrea virginica depicted in massive scale—one that continues to this day.