slip-cast seams accentuate canisters line by benjamin hubert for bitossi

slip-cast seams accentuate canisters line by benjamin hubert for bitossi
all images courtesy of benjamin hubert

one year after the hugely successful ‘seams’ range, benjamin hubert and bitossi ceramiche come together once again for the ‘canisters’ collection. the earthenwares are the result of the benjamin hubert’s research into creating exciting, mass-produced objects by using and manipulating traditional ceramic processes. the distinct, decorative seams present on the exterior of each piece is due to intricate arrangements of slip cast molds. rather than clean the lines from the product, as would be normal practice, they’re left to become the collection’s principle characteristic. to finish, the archetypal industrial canister forms are aesthetically softened by toned-down pastel colors and matte glazes. 

the products are created using modified slip-casting techniques 

‘canister’ collection 

detail of seams 

the products are derived from archetypal industrial canisters 

‘canister’ features a relaxed, soft color palette 

the line is an extension of benjamin hubert’s earlier ‘seams’ range, also for bitossi ceramiche

detail of seams 

lines are left on the exterior rather than being cleaned away 

close up of ‘canister’ 

‘canister’ was realized after much research and development into traditional ceramic production techniques

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