Pottery by Christen - LIMITS ARE ONLY IN THE IMAGINATION

I have been an Art Teacher and Ceramic Sculptor for the last 30 years. My work was based on the historical and cultural status of women in world societies. In 2017, I retired from teaching and my husband and I moved to Greenville, South Carolina. Retired and free to devote more time to my work, my goals have transitioned into the iconic Water Towers so familiar to Greenville, SC. Making lovely functional pottery that allows people to enjoy sharing it with others is another wonderful side of my work. I hope you find the visual journey through my work delightful and refreshing.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States
N. Leach St. Greenville SC 29601

Water Tower with Greenville, SC symbol graphite - The reservoir is made of glazed stoneware with a removable roof/lid. The base is made of wood, metal, wire, paint and string. The graffiti is of Greenville City. Price is $180.00.
Iron plate is weighting the base for stability.

"Imagine" Water Tower - This Tower is a tiny replica of water towers located all over Greenville, SC.
They originally served as the water reservoir for the cotton mills located there. There is a lot of local history related to these cotton Mills. The history is one of the inspiring aspects of why I make these towers. There are lots of graffiti on the water towers, but mean nothing to me. I choose to put iconic words or inspirational graffiti on each reservoir. What word or words would you use. I love "Imagine" by the Beatles. The reservoir is made of glazed stoneware with a removable roof/lid. The base is made of wood, metal, wire, paint and string. Iron plate is weighting the base for stability. Price is $200.00

"Skate" tiny water tower - This piece is not on sale. It was a consignment for a 10 year old boy who loves to skate.
His parents hired me to create a tower with the "Skate" graffiti on it. So Cool! Iron plate is weighting the base for stability.

Foot Prints on the Moon Water Tower - They originally served as the water reservoir for the cotton mills located there. There is a lot of local history related to these cotton Mills. The history is one of the inspiring aspects of why I make these towers. There are lots of graffiti on the water towers, but it mean nothing to me, so I choose to put iconic words or inspirational graffiti on each reservoir. What word or words would you use. "Footprints on the Moon" refers to creativity can lead to amazing accomplishments. The reservoir is made of glazed stoneware with a removable roof/lid. The base is made of wood, metal, wire, paint and string. Iron plate is weighting the base for stability. Price is $200.00

"Inspire" Water Tower - They originally served as the water reservoir for the cotton mills located there. There is a lot of local history related to these cotton Mills. The history is one of the inspiring aspects of why I make these towers. There are lots of graffiti on the water towers, but mean nothing to me. I choose to put iconic words or inspirational graffiti on each reservoir. What word or words would you use. The word 'Inspire' speaks for itself . The reservoir is made of glazed stoneware with a removable roof/lid. The base is made of wood, metal, wire, paint and string. Iron plate is weighting the base for stability. Price is $200.00

The Burger - Shaped Water Tower. - I just enjoy the unique shapes of water towers. This particular one is located to the side of the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, SC. It has unique coloring so different from any I have seen. I love collecting Marbles and felt this sweet tower needed a marble to highlight its topper. It is one of my taller towers, being 19.5" tall x 7" square. There is an Iron plate under the base weighting it for stability. It's made of stoneware, glaze, wood, metal, string, wire and paint. Priced at $205.00 includes shipping

In Process on the Wheel - Wheel throw reservoir on the pottery wheel, ready for the making of the roof lid.

Focus Golf Water Tower - This Tower is a tiny replica of The Brandon Mill water tower located in West Greenville, SC.
It originally served as the water reservoir for the cotton mill located there. There is a lot of local history related to Brandon Mill. The history is one of the inspiring aspects of making these towers. The reservoir is made of glazed stoneware with a removable roof/lid. The base is made of wood, metal, wire, paint and string. Price is $205.00

Focus Golf Water Tower showing the separate parts.

Greenville South Carolina Water Tower - I have many images of water towers from Greenville and around the world. This is one of my first loves and inspirations for creating these miniatures. This particular one can be seen when walking along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. I placed a marble on top, only because I love marbles and just thought it would be cool. Size 19.5" x 7" x 7" Stoneware, glaze, paint, wood, metal, wire and string. Iron plate is weighting the base for stability. Price is $190.00

You Are Never Alone Water Tower - This mixed media water tower is 15" tall. The reservoir is made of glazed and painted stoneware with a removable roof/lid. The shape of this water tower is typical of the towers that were constructed for the many cotton mills in Greenville Sc and other small towns as well. They are unique and truly Americana. The base is separate and made from metal, wire, wood and plastics. The price is $170. + $30 for shipping. The graffiti reflects the common goals we all had during the pandemic. It applies to all and in every time.

Covid Masked Water Tower - This mixed media water tower is 12" tall. The reservoir is made of glazed and painted stoneware with a removable roof/lid. The shape of this water tower is typical of the towers that were constructed for the many cotton mills in Greenville Sc and other small towns as well. They are unique and truly Americana. The base is separate and made from metal, wire, wood and plastics. The price is $170. + $30 for shipping.

Navajo Spirit Bowl - This bowl reflects two Navajo concepts: The story of the Spider Woman coming to earth to teach the Navajo women to weave and the center bowl that holds the spirit of the creator. This piece is made of stoneware. 9" x 4 ". price is $180.00 includes shipping.

Navajo Changing Woman - At the end of four days, Changing Woman went to the top of Ch'oolii and met the Sun, who asked her to come away and make a home for him in the West. The story is beautiful and worthy of learning more. This is one of a series of Navajo Women I have researched and created sculptural pieces references their legends.
This sculpture is made of stoneware and embroidery thread. size 12.5" x 6.5" x 5" Price $330.00

The back view of Navajo Changing Woman - At the end of four days, Changing Woman went to the top of Ch'oolii and met the Sun, who asked her to come away and make a home for him in the West. The story is beautiful and worthy of learning more. This is one of a series of Navajo Women I have researched and created sculptural pieces references their legends.
This sculpture is made of stoneware and embroidery thread. size 12.5" x 6.5" x 5" Price $330.00

Spider woman ( can be partnered with Navajo Changing Woman as a set) - This piece represents several aspects of the Navajo live style and beliefs. The Navajo women traditionally wore woven skirts and loose tops with belts and thread-like decorations. This sculpture represents the weaving of the women did based on the Spider Woman legend. The details at the top, represent the conch shell belts and decorations they wore. The loosened ties represent modern day freedom from the confines of small minded classifications of women's role in society. This is made of stoneware, glaze, waxed natural fibers and embroidery threads. Size is 12.5" x 6.5" x 5" Price $330.00 includes shipping cost.

side view of Spider Woman - This piece represents several aspects of the Navajo live style and beliefs. The Navajo women traditionally wore woven skirts and loose tops with belts and thread-like decorations. This sculpture represents the weaving of the women did based on the Spider Woman legend. The details at the top, represent the conch shell belts and decorations they wore. The loosened ties represent modern day freedom from the confines of small minded classifications of women's role in society. This is made of stoneware, glaze, waxed natural fibers and embroidery threads. Size is 12.5" x 6.5" x 5" Price $330.00 includes shipping cost.

3/4 View of Spider Woman - This piece represents several aspects of the Navajo live style and beliefs. The Navajo women traditionally wore woven skirts and loose tops with belts and thread-like decorations. This sculpture represents the weaving of the women did based on the Spider Woman legend. The details at the top, represent the conch shell belts and decorations they wore. The loosened ties represent modern day freedom from the confines of small minded classifications of women's role in society. This is made of stoneware, glaze, waxed natural fibers and embroidery threads. Size is 12.5" x 6.5" x 5" Price $330.00 includes shipping cost.

Navajo Changing Woman - This statuary represents the story of Changing Woman. Changing Woman went to the top of Ch'oolii and met the Sun, who asked her to come away and make a home for him in the West. She agreed on the condition that he would build her a house as beautiful as the one he had in the East, which her sons had told her about. "I want it built floating on the western water," she said, "away from the shore so that in the future, when people increase, they will not annoy me with too many visits. Give me animals to take along. Do all this for me and I shall go with you to the West." He promised all things to her. At Black Mountain the buffaloes broke from the herd and ran to the East; they never returned and are in the East still. Sometime later the elks went to the East and they never returned. After a while Changing Woman arrived at the great water in the West and went to dwell in her floating house beyond the shore. Here she still lives, and here the Sun visits her, when his journey is done, every day that he crosses the sky.
This piece is made from Waxed jute, stoneware clay. Price is $290

Navajo Spider Woman Spirit Bowl - This unique bowl represents The legend of the Spider Woman of the Navajo Culture. Spider Woman came down from the heavens to teach the Navajo Women to weave.
The center of the bowl holds the spirit of the creator of the bowl.
The piece is stoneware. Size is 9" x 3". Price $190

Navajo Spider Woman - This unique sculpture represents The legend of the Spider Woman of the Navajo Culture. Spider Woman came down from the heavens to teach the Navajo Women to weave.
The center of the bowl holds the spirit of the creator of the bowl. This piece is made of
stoneware clay. Price is $290.00

Olive Tray or small serving dish - Center bowl can hold olive pits, toothpicks, or whatever your heart desires. The piece is made of dinnerware, dishwasher, microwave and oven safe stoneware. Size 8" x 1.5"
Price $40 (includes shipping cost)

Double Bowl with Handle - Can be used as a personal chip and salsa or nuts and empty shells or for parties.

Double Bowl with Handle - for peanuts and shells or chip and dip, etc

Small Succulent Pot
Size - 4.5" x 2". The lovely glazes really compliment the green shades of succulents. $30 includes shipping
Turquoise Succulent Pot
Size - 4.5" x 2". The lovely glazes really compliment the green shades of succulents. $30 includes shipping

Serving tray with detached bowl
Great for serving chips and dips, etc. This piece is created from dishwasher, dinnerware, microwave and oven safe stoneware and glazes. Size 10" x 2". Price $50 (includes shipping)
Serving tray with detachable bowl
Very unique glaze work! Great for serving chips and dips, etc. This piece is created from dishwasher, dinnerware, microwave and oven safe stoneware and glazes. Size 10" x 2". Price 45.00 (includes shipping)
Serving Tray with Lovely Swirled Design
This tray with a separate dip type bowl. The glazing is a unique, one of a kind. Perfect for any gathering with friends or family. Dishware, microwave and oven safe. 9" in circumference with 2.5" bowl. Cost is $55 includes shipping.
Serving Tray with Lovely Swirled Design
This tray with a separate dip type bowl. The glazing is a unique, one of a kind. Perfect for any gathering with friends or family. Dishware, microwave and oven safe. 9" in circumference with 2.5" bowl. Cost is $55 includes shipping.
Unique Tray
Size is 8" in circumference. It's made of strong stoneware with fanciful glazing. If it calls to you, send me a message. cost is $20 = $7 for shipping.
Serving tray with attached bowl
Very unique glaze work! Great for serving chips and dips, etc. This piece is created from dishwasher, dinnerware, microwave and oven safe stoneware and glazes. Size 10" x 2". Price 45.00 (includes shipping)
Serving Tray with Separate Matching Bowl
Such a lovely blend of glazes to create a beautiful serving tray with a side dip bowl. This stoneware is strong, dinnerware, microwave and oven safe. You or whom ever you gift it to, will use over and over again. The size is 9" and bowl is 2" X 2.5". Cost is $50 includes shipping.
Serving Tray with Separate Matching Bowl
Such a lovely blend of glazes to create a beautiful serving tray with a side dip bowl. This stoneware is strong, dinnerware, microwave and oven safe. You or whom ever you gift it to, will use over and over again. The size is 9" and bowl is 2" X 2.5". Cost is $50 includes shipping.
Small serving tray with detachable bowl
Very unique glaze work! Great for serving chips and dips, etc. This piece is created from dishwasher, dinnerware, microwave and oven safe stoneware and glazes. Size 8" x 2". Price $40. (includes shipping)