By Punch Shabalala
Located in North Miami, FL
This captivating Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot by Ardmore Ceramics is a true testament to the remarkable artistry of South Africa. Hand-sculpted with precision by the skilled hands of Thabo Mbhele and brought to life with vibrant colors by the talented Punch Shabalala, this coffee pot is a fusion of creativity and craftsmanship.
Punch was born in 1969 in the Champagne Valley of the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg. She had the good fortune, when she was still a child, to be befriended by her cousin, Bonnie Ntshalintshali, the legendary first artist at Ardmore. Punch’s intense love of drawing and painting found expression during her school years, and as she lived with her parents on the Ardmore farm, she was exposed to the creative work of many of her friends and family. She joined Fée Halsted and Ardmore Ceramic Art at the age of 20. Inspired by her colleagues, Punch soon developed her own special style, expertly blending flowers, insects, birds and animals into an exotic tapestry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Miami - Ceramics