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Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

Monmouth Eva Zeisel Fine Stoneware Bird Teapot, Creamer and Sugar
In Memoriam

Eva Zeisel passed away today at the age of 105. She was an inspiration to me as an extraordinary designer and as a person with a joyful will to live life to the fullest. She will truly be missed.

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mpratt's picture

Re: Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

Scott, thanks for letting us know. She was loved by many and will be missed by us all.

mpratt's picture

Re: Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

Eva's love of ornithological shapes was evident throughout her career in both abstracted and readily-apparent form.

Duke's picture

Re: Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

A terrible loss - 49 days of prayer to guide her thru the Bardo - she is lucky to transform - we are lucky since her genius lives on for us.


Rick

modlectic's picture

Re: Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

Thank you for the notice Scott. I'm deeply saddened to hear of Eva Zeisel's passing. Her extraordinary life and design genius remain inspirational.

studiosmith's picture

Re: Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

It's been neat over the last few years for me to see modish members AtomicScott, mpratt, steveminne, (and others probably?) in photos with Eva, so I know this is not just a calendar event for many here. My condolences go out to those of you who knew her personally.

atomicscott's picture

Re: Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

Thanks, Barry. I feel like I lost a member of my family.

studiosmith's picture

Re: Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

She sure leaves a rich legacy.

KRadeLA's picture

Re: Eva Zeisel: November 13, 1906 to December 30, 2011

Thank you Eva Zeisel for giving us so much.  Thank you for your genius and your passion which has given us so much passion.