#ceramics

#ceramics

Though matcha cups aren't a requirement to make delicious tea, they certainly bring some beauty to the ritual. In case you haven't noticed, we're currently in the midst of a matcha craze, and if you're lucky enough to get your hands on the good green powder, having the right tools to properly prepare it can be the difference between tolerating your caffeine intake versus truly enjoying it.

The relationship between Adebunmi Gbadebo and her material, clay, is one of supplication-on the part of Gbadebo. The churched among us consider a potter something of an autocrat; they find masochistic affinity with the idea of clay as the humble, dumb stuff of life of which they are made. But clay will give its protest. In certain environmental situations, clay will choose catastrophe.

In the Foshan Guanyao Cultural and Art Center (Guanyao Sanbao) project, the architects adopted an approach of comprehensive restoration to its original state, combined with localized micro-renovations, in order to preserve the character of the original street block. At the same time, they incorporated spatial cues themed around "ceramics" to provide a spatial foundation for curators, artists, and operators, ultimately realizing the vision of development of related business format and revitalizing the district through ceramic art.

Cameron Caldwell loves making faces-the hand-thrown, jubilantly biomorphic ceramic type. Born with mild cerebral palsy and a connective tissue disorder known as Marfan Syndrome, the 25-year-old ceramicist spent his adolescence in physical therapy working with putty and Play-Doh to build up dexterity and motor control. In doing so, he realized a natural talent for modeling forms and now uses his unrestrained imagination to create eye-catching, colorfully tactile vases that include a new series of celebrity heads.

"I think mostly I am invigorated by its ability to hold-to hold water, to hold function, to give shape, to carry stories, and to carry meaning."

Otagiri Mercantile Company was responsible for importing and distributing hand-painted ceramics, crafted by professional artists in Japan from about 1954 until 1994.

In the realm of latent dreams, the Insoil ceramics brand symbolizes a visualization of invisible consciousnesses, reflecting both brand identity and the artists' desires for a good life.

The Corcelain series features ceramic cups and vessels with mountable 3D printed feet and screws, allowing for customization while ensuring hygiene and functionality.

The name Sandbox Ceramics reflects practical moments in Petra’s career, symbolizing her creative journey and the playful nature of her art.

"The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize has given a platform to global makers who both preserve and rethink craft's place in an increasingly mass-manufactured world."

I firmly believe that collaboration is key for small brands to grow and reach a global audience. By working with like-minded creatives, we can offer our customers exciting, beautiful home products.

In a world brimming with cookie-cutter ceramics and all-too-familiar furniture, standing out often takes a splash of bold color, a twist of creativity, and a generous helping of quirk.