May I?
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US$ 1,750
Overview
This artwork was last updated 402 days ago.
2019
Porcelain, Hand built porcelain
Unique Work
Dimensions: 35cm (H) x 50cm (W) x 30cm (D) / 13.8" (H) x 19.7" (W) x 11.8" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
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Artist statement
I have been working with clay around 15 year. And now, finally, I stand in a place where I feel, I am a worth of this beautiful material. But is the clay ready to work with me? Before going any further, I have to ask from clay: May I?
The structure of my sculptures is earthy and delicate and respect the rules of the clay. It has been made out of finest porcelain and it has black glaze on it. In some places, the black glaze looks a little greenish
Artist profile
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. …
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