WERKRAUM CERAMICS
title. Werkraum Ceramics, a parallel project by dkwerkraum
time. seit 2019
place. Zürich
type. pottery, design. ceramics, craftmanship
showcased in. Die Macherei; Zürich Keramikmarkt (saisonal)
links. instagram
THE JOURNEY
My love for clay as a material, was clearly expressed already during my architectural studies. Back then, i used to work on hand-build models, experimenting with form and texture and enhancing my projects on a haptic level, i felt only clay would be able to express. I was very attracted to ancient forms and their decorative riddles, studies of which regularly found place in my notebooks. Clay was somehow always present in my work and it was expressed in various ways through several artistic projects throughout my entire creative journey.
It was in the year 2019, when finally life led me to pottery itself, it felt like a natural continuation of the above, and since then, I have been practicing mostly on wheel-throwing and experimenting with several glazing and decorative techniques. I have been mainly focusing on functional objects, absorbing new methods and mastering my skills.
SLOW, LOCAL, EARTHY CREATIONS
vv_ceramics blends functional pottery with visual artistry, shaped by my background in architecture and the visual arts. Rooted in greek heritage and guided by craftsmanship, curiosity and intuition each piece reflects a search for authentic expression through evolving clay work.
I am using local clay masses and firing at high temperatures to achieve robust objects that can withstand everyday use. My glazed vessels are dishwasher and food safe, but i always recommend washing by hand and avoid using them in microwaves. Though produced in series, each object is unique. For further details and possible comissions feel free to contact me per Email or DM on my instagram account (s. Contact)