Sara Elgohary | The Spot of Tea Ring, Part 1 of the Impractical Teapot Series
Artist: Sara Elgohary, USA
Materials: Copper, Sterling Silver, Brass
Size: 7.5 (Can't be resized)
One of a Kind
Artist Statement: The Impractical Teapot Series came into being during a road trip discussion with friends, where absurd ideas naturally thrive. Initially, most of these ideas were meant for ceramics, but the reminder of the Battle of the Rings sparked the idea for a metal version. This piece, my first metal teapot, was crafted with tools improvised to adjust to the smaller scale and giddy feeling you get when working through a new process while only sort of knowing what you're doing but doing it anyway.
Artist Bio: I am a mixed media sculptor and jeweler with an interest in creating work that explores our interactions as people with objects around us, specifically with the personal value placed on inherently non-valuable objects. I explore these connections by creating ornate containers and vessels for said objects. I received a BFA in Spatial Art from SJSU, where I studied woodworking, ceramics, and non-ferrous metalsmithing among other media which I use to create ornate housing for mundane objects.
Team Shanks - Representing Team - Susie Ganch
This ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection HERE, view the matches HERE, and learn more HERE. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.
