Bis means again in italian.
With this tableware set, where the size of each dish has been decreased to minimum and characteristics are determined by various techniques, I wanted to create playfulness and higher appreciation for food as an experience.
By re-filling the minuscule plate, having a bis, i wish to arouse new discoveries while exploring the simple joy of dining.
Materials: porcelaine, glass, cork.
Photocredits: Kimmo Metsäranta
The series created by invitation for an exhibition “House of Love and Rebellion - HVITTRÄSK MEETS JINGDEZHEN” (National Museum, Hvitträsk / 24 June–30 September 2020) combines unlived experiences* with classic surface decoration techniques and motifs. Visually, the installation alludes to the mysterious Terracotta Army, inviting the viewer to join the makers’ imaginary exploration of both China and of the age of Finnish national romanticism through the use of material, techniques, stylistic allusions, and decorations, that were inspired from the unique environment of Hvitträsk villa.
Materials: porcelain, surface techniques
230 x 180
*The art work was supposed to be carried out in an artist residency in Jingdezhen, but the journey was postponed into future unknown due to Covid19 pandemia and the works were realised in Finland instead.
Wall paper from Hvitträsk
Hvitträsk, side door
SPIRIT OF THE PLACE was born in 2016 during the Shaping the Future - Ceramics and its Dimensions -workshop in Kahla in central Germany in collaboration with Saija Halko and Hanna-Kaarina Heikkilä.
The idea was to work in the context using the local resources and materials. We wanted to pay more attention to the meaning of the local spirit, materials and resources that are available and use our experiences for creating unique products and art objects.
By using the resources and waste material found from the factory site and in nearby areas, and by combining traditional techniques, material research and new technology, we created works where the features of the local area is seen. The work consists of several collages and complementary photographs.
Photos 1-2: Chikako Harada
Wall piece inspired by Mexico’s agricultural history.
Material: porcelain
Ø ~ 35 cm