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EVG.WORKS

Born: 1987

Hometown: Novosibirsk

Based in: Seattle, United States

Evgeniya Plotnikova of EVG.WORKS is a ceramic artist and a practicing architect. Born and raised in Siberia, she has lived in Chicago, New York and currently resides in Seattle. Her journey in ceramics started in a Brooklyn clay studio with the interest of releasing a creative energy and exploring a fascination with the material. The interest grew into passion that led to setting up a home studio to play and clay. Designs are developed by experimenting with hand building techniques and have a contemporary design sensibility.
EVG.WORKS designs are functional Art. Most of them are vessels that hold a water, others hold a space. They act as a vase for a single flower or a bouquet, creating new possibilities for floral arrangements, while they are sculptural and articulated to be object d’art in and of themselves. They are full of vitality, and if you were to listen to them carefully, they might tell you some of their secrets.

 



EVG.WORKS In The Studio

Home Studio has a perfect set-up for hand building. The table is located directly in front of the large doors into the garden. It's a very soothing and magical space.

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More About EVG.WORKS

Question IconWhat inspires you?

Minimal sculptural sensibility, rich emerald color, orca whales, post-modern boldness, conceptual fashion, radical designs, classical operatic singing, curves, water, poetry.

Question IconDescribe your creative process.

I work with other media, such as felt and marble, but my focus remains on ceramics and porcelain. Designs are developed by experimenting with hand building techniques and color. I often use gold luster to highlight details. Most of designs are slab-built out of colored porcelain, with color pigment mixed into the clay body and a clear glaze applied on the inside only.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Playful, Sculptural, Colorful

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Rei Kawakubo, Elodie Blanchard, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsaas, Anton Alvarez, Niko Pirosmani, Isamu Noguchi

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

My hands , Slab roller and X-Acto precision knife

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

Makers make

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

Inside myself.


Collections Featuring EVG.WORKS

6 Collections

Design Items for the Wabi Sabi Aesthetic

Design Items for the Wabi Sabi Aesthetic

26 Artists, 37 Products

Last updated: October 3, 2023

Design Pieces that Capture the Essence of Autumn

Design Pieces that Capture the Essence of Autumn

64 Artists, 88 Products

Last updated: August 29, 2023

Holiday Gifting 2022: Design Under $1,000

Holiday Gifting 2022: Design Under $1,000

36 Artists, 40 Products

Last updated: October 3, 2022


Articles Featuring EVG.WORKS

2 Articles


Credentials

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago

United States of America, 2013

Novosibirsk State Academy of Architecture and Fine Arts

Russia, 2010

Exhibitions

Ambiente Trends at Messe Frankfurt

Germany, 2023

Ambiente Talents at Messe Frankfurt

Germany, 2023

August in February Show - August Studios Gallery /Vancouver

Canada, 2022

Isola Design Gallery - Milan Design Week 2022

Italy, 2022

Guest Artist at Ryan James Fine Arts Gallery

United States of America, 2022

New Essentials at Bianco Gallery

United States of America, 2022

Series 001 by Cuniform Gallery/ Seattle

United States of America, 2021

1000 Vases at Milan Design Week 2022

Italy, 2021

SAP Gallery Pop-up

United States of America, 2020