Famous Contemporary Ceramics Artists

From prehistoric pottery to ancient greek amphoras from the rise of porcelain in asia and europe to the arts and crafts movement in england and the u s ceramic traditions have long fascinated artists and infiltrated their practices in the contemporary art world this was never more clear.

Famous contemporary ceramics artists. Here we explore the groundbreaking work of some of these avant garde contemporary ceramic artists. This perseverance has of course met with iterations and evolutions that have allowed it to stay relevant in our contemporary world. These 10 ceramic artists are giving pottery a modern update. He uses a mixture of graphic patterns dramatic angles and combinations of layers to form his perspective defying pots as he calls them.

Dishware vases and sculptures that every design aficionado will admire. July 28 2016 although. Artists and artisans working with ceramics have steadily contributed to the art world for centuries. The word craft feels so provincial and unambitious.

Ceramics have been reborn in recent years placed firmly in an art context. By sara tardif f. Jul 5 2014 10 12am. None of these artists working with ceramics and porcelain could ever be pigeonholed in a category so small and unimaginative.

While plenty of artists have preserved the customary look and feel of the ancient craft many have opted to reinvigorate the medium through experimental approaches and unconventional aesthetics.