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The Texture of Paper – Paper Pulp Vessels by Debbie Wijskamp

With an increase in sustainability, we are seeing more and more designers considering upcycling in their design process. However, Debbie Wijskamp was ahead of the curve in many…

Collecting Patina – Vases by Anna Varendorff of ACV Studio

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

One under appreciated element of design is the ageing process. Industrial designers tend to let go of an object in a ‘perfect’ condition and fail to respect the…

Meditation on Botanical Forms – Topiaries Series by Nicolette Johnson

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

Brisbane-based artist Nicolette Johnson intrigued me with her series titled ‘Topiaries’ that’s a meditation on botanical forms, symmetry in nature, and the tension between organic and man-made.

Sitting Harmoniously – Groups of Ceramic Sculptures Handcrafted by Clay Canoe

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

Wyan McAllister and Kyle Roddenby are the makers behind Clay Canoe, producing these sculptures from clay at their studio in Newcastle, New South Wales that are timeless and beautifully crafted.

Wintry Landscapes – Mountain Range Series by British Ceramic Artist Effie Gibson

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

British ceramic artist Effie Gibson has a keen eye for nature-inspired surfaces, especially these pieces from her ‘Mountain Range’ series that all reference worn and weathered surfaces.

From Photography to Real Life – Postures Vases by Carl Kleiner & Bloc Studios

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Carl Kleiner produced a set of photography titled ‘Postures’ in 2014, as a spin off Block Studios have made a series called “Posture vases” that’s made up of metal wires with marble bases.

Structured Organic Forms – Vessels by Ceramicist and Designer Eric Roinestad

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

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

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

Marble Forms – Little Gerla & Introverso by Italian Designer Moreno Ratti

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

Allusion to the Imperfect – Unique Fibreglass Designs by Imperfettolab

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Owned by Verter Turroni and Emanuela Ravelli, at their workshop they produce unique furniture and sculptural objects that make you consider the relationship between nature and design itself.

Vases with Stones – Unique Vessels Produced by Martin Azua & Marc Vidal

Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

Martin Azua and Marc Vidal have combined to create a series of vases that have been deformed by the weight of a stone, showcasing nature and craft converging in to one.

Sleek Elegant Shapes – Sculptural Glass Vases by Glassblower Devin Burgess

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

Devin Burgess is an American artist and maker who is situated in Greensboro, Vermont and works with hand-blown and surface-treated glass using subtle colours and delicate shapes.