Annette Corcoran facts for kids

Annette Corcoran is an American artist born in 1930 in Inglewood, California. She is well-known for her unique ceramic teapots, which often feature birds in their designs.

Who is Annette Corcoran?

Early Life and Education

Annette Corcoran studied art at several universities. She earned her first degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1952. She then continued her advanced studies at places like California State University, Long Beach and the College of Marin.

From Graphic Design to Ceramics

Before she became famous for her ceramic art, Annette Corcoran worked as a graphic artist for 15 years. This means she designed things like advertisements and illustrations. After that, she decided to focus on ceramics, which is the art of making things from clay.

Her Famous Teapots

For 25 years, Annette Corcoran created ceramic teapots. At first, her teapots could actually be used to pour tea. However, over time, her teapots changed. They became more like sculptures and works of art that were meant to be admired, not used for tea.

One of her well-known teapots is called Anhinga. This artwork is part of the collection at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Like many of her pieces, Anhinga includes a bird in its design. She made this teapot by hand using porcelain clay. She used both underglazes (colors applied before the main glaze) and overglazes (colors applied after the main glaze) to decorate her work.

Where to See Her Art

Annette Corcoran's art can be found in many public collections across the United States. Some of the museums that own her work include:

• The Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York
• The Honolulu Museum of Art in Hawaii
• The Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California
• The National Museum of Ceramic Art in Baltimore, Maryland
• The Philadelphia Museum of Art in Pennsylvania
• The Racine Art Museum in Racine, Wisconsin