Organic ceramic forms

In this project, students will design and create a sculptural (non-functional) hollow form depicting an organic pod from an imaginary plant. Natural seed pods and found textural elements from...

From her studio in Paris, artist Julie Bergeron hand-builds amorphous stoneware vessels that mimic a wide array of creatures and lifeforms found in nature. Hollow ducts and pointed spines cover the surfaces of the cavernous forms, ambiguously evoking seed pods, tropical fruits like rambutan or durian, and small marine organisms. “I have fun mixing types,Continue reading "Amorphous Ceramic Vessels by Julie Bergeron Merge the Shapes and Textures of Organic Matter"

Artist Toru Kurokawa stretches and contorts clay into organic sculptures that appear to swell and surge with change.

Unique hand-sculpted bone form sculpture, from the Shadow series. Drawing on the idea of Jungian shadow work, these pieces were conceived as vessels for a ritual performed to bring aspects of the unconscious shadow self into the light. A ceremony to identify and integrate parts of the repressed subconscious, assimilating them into the conscious state with understanding and compassion. The bone forms allude to the visceral experience of intense feelings and emotions, such as shame, disgust…

Tina Vlassopulos uses clay and burnishing, a glaze-free method, to create sculptural pieces that exhibit depth, tonal variation, and a beautiful sheen. Loop is characterised by its refined appearance, serving as a decorative addition to any table setting or console. Crafted meticulously in burnished earthenware, the work draws inspiration from organic, natural forms, that blend twists, curves, and spirals to evoke a sense of movement and fluidity.

"Rocca Lamp" This piece will bring the minimalist attitude of nature into your home. *This unique ceramic lamp is made from high quality brown stoneware clay using hand building techniques only. Fired at high temperature (1240oC) *Will add value to your home with its organic texture and minimalist shape. *Ready to Use: Cloth cable, wall plug and frosted globe included. All you need to do to use this lamp is to plug it in and enjoy the coziness that the light spreads around. *Wall plug…

Fenella Elms studio freestanding porcelain sculpture.

Recently I was in an exhibition named “Land/Marks” in Faenza, Italy. The show was on display at the magnificent Galleria Cento Pacifici as part of Argillá Italia. Ireland was the guest country at this year's festival and I was delighted to be participating with a group of other artists from Ceramics Ireland. I partook in this elegant exhibition with my piece Pergamon No.29.