by Elsa Mora | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog, Ceramic
Torsion and tension are characteristic of the vessels created by the exceptional Japanese ceramicist Shozo Michikawa (b. 1953), whose works are reminiscent of rock strata and lava flows. Michikawa is known for his unique technique, for turning edgy, dynamic sculptures...
by Elsa Mora | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog, Ceramic
In Guillaume Talbi’s words: “My artistic approach is rooted in the notion of a place. My works take shape in the material. I animate them by the gestures of my hand. I keep in touch with materials such as fresh earth, plaster or cement. I multiply...
by Elsa Mora | Sep 3, 2018 | Blog, Ceramic
Michael Cleff was born in 1961 in Bochum, Germany, and was trained both as a ceramist and sculptor. His work has been shown worldwide. Cleff’s ceramics are layered and make references to architecture: circular and angular towers, warehouses and factory...
by Elsa Mora | Aug 30, 2018 | Blog, Ceramic
Lee Yun Hee is a celebrated emerging ceramic artist from Korea. “I consider my work as an amphitheater where stories are told,” Lee says. “I started working as if I was playing with...
by Elsa Mora | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Ceramic
Born in LA county and raised throughout its vast expanse, Ako Castuera’s work explores the theme of culture as it crosses physical and temporal boundaries- intangible practices and histories expressing themselves through everyday exchanges between people, place,...
by Elsa Mora | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog, Ceramic
Guy van Leemput studied mathematics and ceramics. He makes these translucent bowls by applying porcelain slip on a balloon. The pieces are then fired upside down (on a support), thus allowing the processes of gravity and melting to act out their parts in order to...