Cavin-Morris Gallery is pleased to announce a spotlight presentation featuring new works by Auguste Elder.

Auguste Elder is a contemporary ceramic artist whose work blends traditional craftsmanship with a deeply conceptual approach to form, texture, and narrative. Born in 1970 in New York City, Elder’s artistic journey is rooted in a diverse cultural background and an early fascination with the interplay between material and meaning. Elder initially pursued studies in fine art and philosophy, having studied pottery independently in Philadelphia, New York, and Paris. His academic foundation instilled a reflective and analytical dimension to his creative practice. He later immersed himself in the world of ceramics, drawn to its tactile nature and the rich history of the medium. 

Elder’s work is characterized by its exploration of identity, memory, and the passage of time. His forms often blur the boundaries between sculpture and functional pottery, incorporating organic shapes and textured surfaces that evoke both the natural world and abstract symbolism. Through a nuanced use of glazes and firing techniques, Elder creates surfaces that appear weathered, as though imbued with a sense of history and narrative. Since the early 2000s, Elder’s ceramics have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions across the United States and internationally. His pieces have garnered acclaim for their emotional depth and technical mastery, earning him a dedicated following among collectors and institutions alike.

Elder is also a committed educator and advocate for the ceramic arts. He has taught workshops and mentored emerging artists, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and experimentation in ceramic practice. His work challenges traditional notions of utility and aesthetics, inviting viewers to engage with ceramics as a medium for conceptual and cultural dialogue. The artist continues to push the boundaries of contemporary ceramics. His art is a testament to the enduring power of clay as a medium for personal expression and societal reflection, securing his place as a leading voice in the field.

Auguste Elder
Eratic IX, 2023
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
14.75 x 11 x 8.5 inches
37.5 x 27.9 x 21.6 cm
AuE 30

$1,800

Auguste Elder
Flask, 2018
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
8.5 x 3.25 x 1.5 inches
21.6 x 8.3 x 3.8 cm
AuE 38

$800

Auguste Elder
Vase, 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
9 x 4.75 x 4.75 inches
22.9 x 12.1 x 12.1 cm
AuE 41

$975

Auguste Elder
Natsujawan, 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, garnet, natural ash glaze
1.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches
3.8 x 14 x 14 cm
AuE 62

$595

Auguste Elder
Natsujawan: Summer Bowl, 2022
Wood-fired porcelain, natural ash glaze
1.75 x 6 x 6 inches
4.4 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm
AuE 57

$645

Auguste Elder
Yunomi, 2024
Wood-fired porcelain
2 x 3.5 x 3.25 inches
5.1 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm
AuE 48

$300

Auguste Elder
Yunomi, 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, garnet, natural ash glaze
2 x 4 x 4 inches
5.1 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm
AuE 49

$395

Auguste Elder
"Hemlock Hall", 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, garnet, natural ash glaze
2 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches
5.1 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm
AuE 50

$415

Auguste Elder
Bottle, 2018
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
12.5 x 3.5 x 3 inches
31.8 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm
AuE 34

$1,100

Auguste Elder
Erratic, 2023
Wood-fired stoneware
16.75 x 11 x 4 inches
42.5 x 27.9 x 10.2 cm
AuE 35

*$3,600

Auguste Elder
Adirondack II, 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, garnet, natural ash glaze
2.75 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches
7 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm
AuE 65

$580

Auguste Elder
Natsujawan, 2024
Wood-fired stoneware, Manhattan schist, natural ash glaze
1.75 x 5.75 x 5.75 inches
4.4 x 14.6 x 14.6 cm
AuE 58

$595

Auguste Elder
Wellfleet, 2024
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
2.25 x 7.25 x 7.25 inches
5.7 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm
AuE 56

$470

Auguste Elder
Tokkuri, 2024
Wood-fired stoneware
5.25 x 4.25 x 4.25 inches
13.3 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm
AuE 40

$370

Auguste Elder
Tokkuri, 2024
Wood-fired stoneware
6.25 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches
15.9 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm
AuE 43

$400

Auguste Elder
Eastham Tokkuri
Wood-fired porcelain
6.75 x 4 x 4 inches
17.1 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm
AuE 42

$300

Auguste Elder
Natsujawan, 2024
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
1.75 x 6.25 x 6.25 inches
4.4 x 15.9 x 15.9 cm
AuE 61

$430

Auguste Elder
Adirondack, 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, garnet, natural ash glaze
3.75 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches
9.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm
AuE 63

$580

Auguste Elder
Yunomi, 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, garnet, natural ash glaze
2.25 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches
5.7 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm
AuE 51

$295

Auguste Elder
Yunomi: Annecy, 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, garnet, natural ash glaze
1.75 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches
4.4 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm
AuE 52

$498

Auguste Elder
Trillium, 2021
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
1.75 x 7 x 7 inches
4.4 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm
AuE 59

$395

Auguste Elder
Natsujawan, 2024
Wood-fired stoneware, Manhattan schist, natural ash glaze
1.75 x 5.75 x 5.75 inches
4.4 x 14.6 x 14.6 cm
AuE 60

$280

Auguste Elder
Tokkuri, 2024
Wood-fired stoneware
6.25 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches
15.9 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm
AuE 44

$195

Auguste Elder
Tokkuri, 2018
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
6.25 x 4 x 4 inches
15.9 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm
AuE 46

$685

Auguste Elder
Tokkuri, 2024
Wood-fired porcelain
6 x 4.25 x 4.25 inches
15.2 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm
AuE 45

$530