Michael Aram, American, born in 1963, Modernist round shaped ceramic casserole serving bowl with a figural hammered nickel plated stand. The stand is adorned with figural handles with floral elements made in the shape of orchid flowers. Signed on the bottom. Circa: late 20th century. Michael Aram is a renowned metal ware designer. He launched his first collection in 1989 after taking a trip to India where he began working with traditional artisanal techniques. Michael Aram is an award winning American Armenian artist who has dedicated his career to craft based design. Inspired by a trip to India at age 25, he established a second home and studio there, where he continues to draw creative inspiration today. Trained as a painter, sculptor, and art historian, Michael has neatly applied his diverse background to the decorative arts. Lyrical and often witty, his work encompasses a wide range of media and reveals a rich and variant source of inspiration, nature, mythology, narrative storytelling, and purified form. Michaels work is also a celebration of craft and age old hand working traditions. It is the enduring fusion of these ideals originality, narrative, and craftsmanship, that has become the hallmark of this gifted artist. Modernist and Contemporary Designer Table and Desk Wares, Home Decor, and Accessories For Collectors.

Dimensions: D10 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.