Mirek Smisek was a New Zealand ceramic artist born in Czechoslovakia on 22 March 1925. He grew up in Prague, where he trained as a ceramicist and worked as an apprentice in a porcelain factory. In 1949, Smisek immigrated to New Zealand, where he settled in Auckland and began working as a commercial artist.

In the 1950s, Smisek commenced making ceramics, creating functional pieces such as plates, bowls, and cups. He was influenced by the modernist movement and the work of artists such as Bernard Leach and Hans Coper. Smisek's style was characterized by clean lines, simple shapes, and a focus on form and texture.

In the 1960s, Smisek began to experiment with sculptural forms, creating large, abstract pieces that were inspired by nature and the landscape of New Zealand. He often incorporated found objects into his work, such as stones, shells, and driftwood.

Smisek's work gained recognition more...

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Mirek Smisek, pedestal bowl salt glaze with ribbed exterior,…

Mirek Smisek Ribbed Salt Glaze Pedestal Bowl

Mirek Smisek, pedestal bowl salt glaze with ribbed exterior, impressed mark, 9.5 cm height, 13.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, pair small footed bowls impressed marks, 12 cm…

Pair of Small Footed Bowls with Impressed Marks

Mirek Smisek, pair small footed bowls impressed marks, 12 cm dia. Each

Mirek Smisek, three various celadon glaze footed bowls all with…

Mirek Smisek Celadon Footed Bowl Set

Mirek Smisek, three various celadon glaze footed bowls all with scalloped rims & impressed marks, 13.5 cm, 15 cm, 10.5 cm dia.

Mirek Smisek, celadon glaze bowl green underside & puce…

Mirek Smisek Celadon Glaze Bowl with Impressed Mark

Mirek Smisek, celadon glaze bowl green underside & puce interior, impressed mark, 23 cm dia.

A Mirek Smisek bowl and jug, square form bowl with floral…

Mirek Smisek Bowl and Jug Set

A Mirek Smisek bowl and jug, square form bowl with floral medallions impressed to exterior. The jug of ovoid form with strap handle. Both with pressed maker's mark to base. Bowl, height 9 cm, width 21 cm, depth 210, jug, height 18 cm, diameter 17 cm

Mirek Smisek, large green stoneware footed bowl, 19 cm diameter

Green Stoneware Footed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek, large green stoneware footed bowl, 19 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, bowl impressed mark, 31 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek's 31cm Bowl with Impressive Mark

Mirek Smisek, bowl impressed mark, 31 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl blue glaze and wax relief pattern,…

Blue Glaze Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl blue glaze and wax relief pattern, impressed mark, 14 cm height, 18 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl and bottle vase blue salt glaze with…

Blue Salt Glaze Stoneware Bowl and Vase by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl and bottle vase blue salt glaze with ribbed exterior and glazed stoneware with painted decoration, impressed marks, bowl 9.5 cm height, 13.5 cm diameter, vase 15 cm height

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl with salt & pepper blue glaze with…

Blue Ribbed Pedestal Bowl with Salt & Pepper Glaze

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl with salt & pepper blue glaze with ribbed pattern exterior and wax resist pattern, bowl 9 cm height, salt and pepper 9 cm height

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, circular bowl with shaped squared rim,…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, Impressed Mark, 14.5 cm Diameter

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, circular bowl with shaped squared rim, impressed mark, 14.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, Large shallow bowl, stoneware, grey speckled ash…

Grey Speckled Stoneware Bowl with Diamond Pattern

Mirek Smisek, Large shallow bowl, stoneware, grey speckled ash glaze to the centre, tenmoku glazed impressed diamond pattern to the rim, ca. 1970s, impressed potter's mark to the underside, Diameter 42.5 cm

Mirek Smisek blue salt glazed pedestal bowl, impressed mark. 16…

Blue Salt Glazed Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek blue salt glazed pedestal bowl, impressed mark. 16 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek (1925-2013) rare early salt glazed bowl, c1950/60,…

Early Salt Glazed Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek (1925-2013) rare early salt glazed bowl, c1950/60, vertical banded dark brown glaze to the exterior. Incised full name to base. Dia,14 cm. Note: Smisek is recorded as New Zealand's first full-time studio potter.

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl, ash glazed with red/copper glaze…

Ash-Glazed Pedestal Bowl with Red/Copper Glaze and Rib Pattern

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl, ash glazed with red/copper glaze feature and incised rib pattern to rim. Impressed mark, 24 cm diameter.

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl, ash glazed with red/copper and…

Ash Glazed Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek pedestal bowl, ash glazed with red/copper and incised features to the upper section. Impressed mark, 21 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek vase tall blue pedestal bowl, the body displays a…

Textured Blue Pedestal Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek vase tall blue pedestal bowl, the body displays a textured surface and undulating square form rim mounted on a tall solid pedestal base. Impressed mark and sticker label to base, 25 cm height

A Mirek Smisek set of two bowls and two side plates, speckled…

Speckled Ash Glaze Set with Tenmoku Pattern

A Mirek Smisek set of two bowls and two side plates, speckled ash glaze exterior with wax resist tenmoku pattern. Impressed marks, bowls 14 cm height; side plates 18 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek small bowl with cat face, ash glazed well with wax…

Ash-Glazed Cat Face Bowl by Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek small bowl with cat face, ash glazed well with wax resist cat face, exterior unglazed. Impressed mark, 15 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, incised waving decoration, bands of…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl with Incised Waving Decoration

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, incised waving decoration, bands of brown, olive and blue glazes, impressed mark, 21 cm diameter.

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, shaped pierced rim, graduated blue to…

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl: Blue to Brown Salt Glaze

Mirek Smisek Footed Bowl, shaped pierced rim, graduated blue to brown salt glaze, impressed mark to base, 14 cm diameter.

Mirek Smisek Lidded Sugar Bowl & Goblet, both with impressed…

Mirek Smisek Lidded Sugar Bowl & Goblet Set

Mirek Smisek Lidded Sugar Bowl & Goblet, both with impressed marks, 12 cm diameter & 11 cm high.

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, stylised fern decoration to interior,…

Mirek Smisek footed bowl with stylised fern decoration, impressed mark

Mirek Smisek footed bowl, stylised fern decoration to interior, impressed mark, 9 cm high, 20 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek, Large and impressive pedestal bowl, stoneware…

Impressive Stoneware Pedestal Bowl with Salt Glaze and Petal Decoration

Mirek Smisek, Large and impressive pedestal bowl, stoneware with salt glaze in blue, green and brown tones, applied petal decoration to the rim, metal hanging fittings to the foot, original label affixed to the underside rim, 15 x 60 x 60 cm, By repute,…

Mirek Smisek, Set of six small footed bowls, stoneware with…

Mirek Smisek Set of Six Footed Bowls with Shino Glaze

Mirek Smisek, Set of six small footed bowls, stoneware with shino glaze, square sides and everted rim, impressed potter's mark, approx. width 14.5 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Mirek Smisek two bowls, impressed marks, 13.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek two bowls, impressed marks, 13.5 cm diameter

Mirek Smisek two bowls & mug, all with impressed marks, bowls…

Mirek Smisek two bowls & mug, all with impressed marks, bowls 13 cm dia, mug 9 cm high

Three Mirek Smisek side plates, stylised sunflower decoration,…

Three Mirek Smisek side plates, stylised sunflower decoration, impressed marks, 20.5 cm diameter

Three Mirek Smisek dinner plates, stylised sunflower decoration,…

Three Mirek Smisek dinner plates, stylised sunflower decoration, impressed marks, 26 cm diameter