christina schou christensen's ceramics at galerie sofie lachaert

christina schou christensen’s ceramics at galerie sofie lachaert
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reinterpreting conventional materials in an intriguingly unconventional way; danish ceramic artist christina schou christensen challenges the use of ceramic glaze and stoneware. the collection is exhibited at galerie sofie lachaert in tielrode, belgium, where the unusually constructed pieces are on display. determining the form’s properties and possibilities, the artist swaps the role of the material’s traditional purpose – the glazing, which usually acts as a mere covering layer in order to protect stoneware, becomes a quirky feature. the viscosity of the glaze, the porosity of the ceramic, the temperature of the kiln and the ever-present gravity lead to mesmerizing creations and unpredictable beauty.

christina schou christensen reinterprets ceramic glaze and stoneware, crafting unusual forms
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the pieces are displayed at galerie sofie lachaert, where the glaze makes them appear to defy gravity
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the unpredictable beauty of ceramics is explored in these pieces by christina schou christensen
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christina schou christensen swaps the role of the glaze material’s traditional purpose so it becomes a feature
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one of danish ceramic artist christina schou christensen’s quirky galze ceramics
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the ceramic glaze usually acts as a mere covering layer in order to protect stoneware
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the viscosity of the glaze and the porosity of the ceramic stand out
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the ceramic pieces offer an unexpected beauty
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christina schou christensen’s ceramics on display at galerie sofie lachaert
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detail of the material on the ceramic piece
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ceramic making in process
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