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Artist Name

Mari Paikkari

Born: 1983

Hometown: helsinki

Based in: Helsinki

For me the beauty of ceramics is hidden into its roughness. By breaking the boundaries, the shape and the object itself, the object gets reborn: The material is exposed in a new, fascinating and sensual ways. To me working with clay is a continuous dialogue between myself and the material. The object can be crafted in many different states, and our dialogue goes on until I feel that the object has found its true shape and appearance.

I work professionally and full time as an artist and designer. I live in Helsinki, Finland and my studio is located in Kerava, part of an artist community of 20 people.

I graduated from Aalto University, Finland, with a master's degree in design and art and a bachelor in ceramic and glass design.

 



Mari Paikkari In The Studio

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More About Mari Paikkari

Question IconWhat inspires you?

the behavior and potential of clay

Question IconDescribe your creative process.

Making by breaking, as I like to call my method of working, is a way for me to study and understand the natural behaviour of ceramics and clay.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Rough, natural, silent

Question IconWhat is the most important tool when creating your work?

a fork

Question IconWhat is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Always work to the limit of your resilience

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

To my studio


Collections Featuring Mari Paikkari

5 Collections

Design Items for the Wabi Sabi Aesthetic

Design Items for the Wabi Sabi Aesthetic

26 Artists, 37 Products

Last updated: October 3, 2023

Female Sculptors You Should Know

Female Sculptors You Should Know

51 Artists, 85 Products

Last updated: September 20, 2023

Monochrome Artworks

Monochrome Artworks

87 Artists, 112 Products

Last updated: November 29, 2020