Einzigartige Keramik die Genuss zur Zeremonie macht
Matthias Kaiser first started to work with clay in New York in the late 80s and early 90s, transitioning from a previous focus on music to a new focus on pottery. In Japan he worked for two years with acclaimed pottery masters in the towns of Seto and Karatsu, picking up techniques and aesthetics that have come to define his practice. For the past 25 years he has worked from his studio in Grafendorf in the Austrian countryside. Using only natural unrefined clay that he digs and processes himself, Kaiser creates ever- changing types of mostly functional ceramics, drawing inspiration from a wide array of personal experiences gathered from his travels, ranging from Wabi-sabi to Voodoo.
"More than ever, my works reflect a deep connection with nature. Often, I roam through landscapes in search of traces of geological peculiarities. The region between the limestone Alps and granite massifs, along with the weathering influences of millions of years, have left behind various sediment formations.
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I only use self-dug clays and loams to create masses with unmistakable character and a lively appearance. Rocks and sands are ground and used as sparing glaze applications.
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The Anagama kiln consistently reveals pieces with distinctive traces of ash deposition, melted feldspar, and iron inclusions."- Josef Wieser
The founder of the ceramic label studio abk, Agnes Kilyenfalvi, studied ceramic art and product design with Hermann Seiser at the Vienna Art School. She uses various techniques to produce ceramic objects, her favourite material being porcelain. In her work she probes the intersection of repetition and chance and explores the tension between imperfection and elegance. Her style combines simple, timeless flair with sponatneous playfulness. All objects are fired at 1240°C or higher and are therefore waterproof, even without glaze.
Chris Lo is a familiar name in international art circles. A graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and founder of the Cobo Ceramic Workshop, Chris moved away from his formal background in painting to specialize in ceramics in 1993. His works reflect his personal convictions and strong spirituality and include sculptural ceramics, installation works, commissioned pieces and functional objects that display both form and function. Chris recently completed an artist’s residency at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin. He has exhibited his work extensively in Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Japan. - source: ocula magazine
