Textures of Rocks – Ceramics by Sotis Filippides of Sotis Studio Ceramics
I came across these ceramics by Sotis Filippides, a Greek potter who makes these tall pots that taper in, taking in to consideration texture and colour whilst he constructs them at his studio in London.
Distorting Function Through Sculpture – Twig Vases by Woodworker Julian Watts
Julian Watts is woodworker based in Oakland, California and uses traditional wood carving and furniture making techniques to explore the space between a sculptural form and a functional object.
Function in Craft – Ceramic Vessels by Lighting Designer Jason Miller
I was drawn to this work by lighting designer Jason Miller, a Brooklyn-based designer and the founder of Roll & Hill, who has made this ceramic work on the pottery wheel.
Ripples & Surface Variation – Mist Glass Containers by Tamer Nakisci
Designed by Tamer Nakisci for Turkish glassware brand Nude, these are made from clear, corrugated crystal with a ripple effect running throughout. This effect was what attracted me to these vases.
Changing Properties – Metalwork by Korean Craftsman Seung Hyun Lee
Seung Hyun Lee's works feature unique surfaces which have been purposely altered, changing when heat or force is applied, giving them fantastic textures that I've not seen before.
Structured Organic Forms – Vessels by Ceramicist and Designer Eric Roinestad
Eric Roinestad is a ceramicist, designer and art director who is based in Los Angeles. He was born and raised in California and now designs unique sculptural objects for interiors and the home.
Textured & Flowing – Experimental Vases by Japanese Artist Yoko Komae
Japanese artist Yoko Komae has a very distinct style and uses hand building technique to make stunning flowing, thin forms that rise up and have textured but natural looking surface.
Moments of Imagination – One Object a Day by French Designer Guillaume Bardet
Guillaume Bardet, who between September 2009 and 2010 sketched one object a day, sourced the help of 14 local ceramicists in Dieulefit, a region in southern France, to produce them.
Marble Forms – Little Gerla & Introverso by Italian Designer Moreno Ratti
Here we highlight the fantastic work of Italian designer Moreno Ratti, who has dedicated his design career to working with marble and seeing what functional uses it can have.
Coiled and Pinched – Ceramic Vessels by Korean Artist Kiho Kang
South Korean Artist Kiho Kang creates these fantastic looking vessels by coiling and pinching clay, working on them in stages to create striking geometric forms that have an architectural quality.
Objects of Purity – KOSE Milano by Italian Designer Rosaria Rattin
The KOSE collection was made to rediscover artisanal handicraft in this new technological age, designing simple-looking objects that are pure in shape and their material.
As They Begin To Age – Reduction Fired Porcelain Works by Kirsten Coelho
Australian ceramicist Kirsten Coelho conveys a sense of ageing in her beautifully refined porcelain vessels, she's able to create such simple looking shapes with a real twist.