Martin Finnin
"Words are Lions or Flowers No.1" - Hand-Painted Ceramic Ornament
"Words are Lions or Flowers No.1" - Hand-Painted Ceramic Ornament
Words are Lions or Flowers
These hand-painted ceramic ornaments explore a playful, sculptural world where lions, birds, and humans coexist in moments of abstraction and symbolism. Inspired by a long spell spent painting in Berlin and hours in the Staatliche Museen, the imagery draws from ancient mosaics, Roman wall reliefs, and animal motifs that have stayed with me ever since. Some ornaments carry the phrase "Words are Lions or Flowers," while others showcase freely applied color, each sparking a unique story.
Painting these ornaments was a new challenge for me—working on a round ceramic surface offers a sculptural dimension to my designs. I layer the paint to create a patina that forms the perfect ground for the imagery. Each piece is unique and versatile, ready to hang on a tree or live as an art object anywhere in your space.
Acrylic paint on bisque-fired ceramic
Finished with varnish
Heavyweight
Diameter: 8.5 cm
2024 – signed and dated by the artist
Each piece is a unique, original work of art
Detailed sales information below
IMPORTANT: Please read the information on "Condition of Original Artwork" below before purchasing.
Only 1 available
Couldn't load pickup availability
Share
All The Details
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Condition of Original Artwork
Each original artwork is listed with detailed product photos for you to inspect before purchase. These photos document the exact condition of the work as it leaves my studio.
Original art often carries imperfections from its creation and journey—what I call "Studio DNA." These marks are part of the artwork’s story, a testament to the time it spent in my studio, being handled, displayed, and completed. They are not flaws or faults but integral elements of its history and character.
Please review the photos carefully before purchase.
Please note that this applies to ORIGINAL pieces of art. You can, of course, expect that the material of any REPRODUCTION artwork you purchase will be without flaws or signs of use.
Delivery
Dispatch and Delivery
All original work is posted from the studio in the Republic of Ireland / EU within 3 working days.
Any reproduction artwork/other products are posted directly from our partner printer/manufacturer. Their location will be chosen to be as close to the delivery address as possible to make shipping more sustainable and reduce import duty and extra fees, where possible.
Please note - the buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes or delivery service charges levied once a shipment reaches your country. You must bear any such additional charges for customs clearance.
Postage Cost
The postage cost will be calculated during checkout.
Destinations
We ship worldwide.
Import Duty and Extra Fees
You may be subject to import duties, taxes, and delivery service charges levied once a shipment reaches your country. You are responsible for any such charges.
Returns
IMPORTANT
Please also read the information on “CONDITION OF ARTWORK” before purchasing ORIGINAL artwork.
EU Customers
We accept returns and exchanges within 14 days of delivery.
To initiate a return please contact martinfinnin@icloud.com
To be eligible for a refund, the artwork/product hast to be returned in its original condition and original packaging, with all accompanying materials and documentation.
The buyer is responsible for the artwork until it reaches us.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 10 working days.
--
If your artwork/product arrives damaged, please contact us with detailed photos of the damaged packaging and damage to the artwork martinfinnin@icloud.com
Customers Outside the EU
If your artwork/product arrives damaged, please contact us with detailed photos of the damaged packaging and damage to the artwork martinfinnin@icloud.com