Teacup Party
Mindy Solomon Gallery is pleased to present Teacup Party, an online exclusive exhibition featuring the vibrant and idiosyncratic ceramic works of Los Angeles–based artist Stanley Edmondson. Known for his energetic surfaces and unmistakable sense of play, Edmondson transforms the humble cup into a lively vessel for artistic expression—melding bold color, graphic carving, and his signature cartoon-influenced drawing.
Rooted in a deep tradition of West Coast ceramic innovation, Edmondson’s work channels the spirit of the California Funk Art movement while also drawing inspiration from mid-century comics, anime, and personal mythology. A student of form and function, Edmondson embraces the Bauhaus ethos of merging craft with fine art, often working with homemade clay and pushing the limits of what a utilitarian object can be.
A cup, in Edmondson’s hands, is never just a cup. It’s a sculpture. A comic strip. A visual pun. A gesture of joy. It’s also a tribute—to his mentors like Peter Voulkos, Michael Frimkess, and his father Leonard Edmondson, who helped shape California’s clay revolution of the 1960s and ’70s.
With Teacup Party, we invite you to experience these objects not just as ceramics, but as characters in Edmondson’s ongoing narrative—at once deeply personal and universally playful.
Why not add a bit of artistry to your everyday ritual? Sip boldly. Collect joyfully. This is a cup worth loving.
About Stanley Edmondson
Stanley Edmondson (b. 1962, Pasadena, CA) is a Los Angeles based artist whose singular ceramic based practice is deeply influenced by his close relationships to artists and mentors over the years such as Peter Voulkos,
Michael Frimkess, John Mason, and his late father, Leonard Edmondson who was the Chairman of the Design Department at Otis Art Institute during California’s revolution in clay sculpture. Working predominantly with homemade clay, Edmondson embraces the Bauhaus practice of weaving craft with fine art and the technical challenges of fabrication.
Edmondson’s works are reminiscent of the California Funk Art Movement, but take deeper inspiration from 1960s-70s comics and anime – this is especially true for his figurative works that share a semblance to the Japanese cult classic, “Gigantor,” in which a giant robot is built for war but transforms into a guardian of peace. In recent years, Edmondson has aided in the practices of contemporary artists Roger Herman, Ruby Neri, and Kenny Scharf. His works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions at SEA VIEW, Los Angeles, CA, (2023); Nicodim Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (2021); Sebastian Gladstone, Los Angeles, CA (2020); Lefebvre et Fils, Paris, FR (2018); and South Willard, Los Angeles, CA (2017). Stanley Edmondson is represented by Nicodim, Los Angeles / New York
and SEA VIEW, Los Angeles.
