Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Pigs & Roots Bowl

In 1988 I began to create a new category of products for the home. Jewelry for table tops, objects and vessels that were not jewelry, not wearable, but still iconic RLM style, in the recognizable finishes of matte gold plate and Wabi Sabi finishes; browns, distressed and used looking surfaces.Old and soulful, used and worn. This was a very exciting and fertile time for the RLM company as I branched out into n=many new classifications such as leather goods, scarves, watches, and home accessories. I was pushed by Neiman Marcus to develop an RLM brand lifestyle.

This particular gold plated brass piece is a must for a billionaires bookcase. hahaha. Well artists like me have to think who in the world would purchase such a special object, and thank goodness for those who have the homes that need little special touches like this little bowl. The humor of seeing little pigs rutting about a huge tree truck likely looking for truffles is the story here.