Turning of the Week for October 20, 2025

[Kevin Jesequel]

There have been numerous excellent works posted to the gallery recently. I thought I had my selection picked out on Saturday, but when I saw these Painted Salad Bowls by Kalia Kliban. I was immediately drawn to them. This morning I have found myself going back to them several times. The image of stacked bowls is quintessential to what we do, and I can’t help but find comfort in it. I love the textures Kalia used on these, and the bold colors remind me of vintage Fiestaware.

 

[Mark Hepburn]

Great choice, Kevin, Congratulations Kalia!

 

[Will Armstrong]

I love Kalia's bowls, so thanks for choosing these for TOTW Kevin. Functional, durable and most importantly beautiful.

 

[Dean Center]

Well said, Kevin. Not exotic, no "how did she DO that", but tremendously appealing.

 

[Donna Banfield]

Great choice, Kevin. I'm a huge fan of Kalia's work. Functional, but also so appealing as folk art pieces. Congratulations, Kalia!

 

[Michael Anderson]

Nice choice. These are beautiful bowls. Kalia's work is always so stylish and clean. Her photographs equally so.

 

[Nino G. Cocchiarella]

Yep, those are really nice!

 

[Russ Braun]

Great bowls Kalia and nice choice Kevin. Milk paint has never looked so good. The textures are nice as is the final sheen these bowls exhibit. The sneaky “rubbed” through coloring at the edges makes them look well used and polished from years of use. Folk Art like Donna says; so well done!!

 

[Kalia Kliban]

Thank you all for the very kind words, and thank you Kevin for spotlighting my work! Today is the reception for the show for which I created these bowls, so I'll carry this morning's smile with me straight through to the party :>)