Annette Lindenberg 'Deep Blue Cup' 30

Dimensions: W 9.5cm x H 9.5cm

Materials: Grey Clay and Deep Blue Glaze

Method: Hand Sculpted, Kurinuki (the Japanese technique of hollowing solid clay)

Description:

This alluringly deep blue, ceramic cup by artist Annette Lindenberg is inspired by a variation of her deep green glaze. “Flowing over the body of the work like water frozen in motion over rough ground”. Handcrafted by Lindenberg, she skilfully uses her intuition to layer each individual form, alternating between subconscious and conscious design and material decisions. The rock like forms evolved through experimentation with mixing materials and utilising her carving capabilities. This piece is exquisitely tactile, moving from smooth to rough surfaces, with a glazed interior and exterior. It holds very interesting ridges across the body, emphasizing Lindenberg’s unique making processes.

About the Artist:

Annette Lindenberg is a German/British ceramicist, originally from Austria, whose work focuses on Kurinuki, the Japanese method of hollowing and carving blocks of clay. Prior to her MA, Annette graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University with a BA in Artist: Designer Maker. She has exhibited at the British Art Fair at Saatchi and the London Art Fair with the gallery Modern Clay.

Over her time at the Royal College of Art she has explored artistic glazing, experimenting with new formulations, unusual application techniques and methods of firing. Her range of tea bowls and cups explore her personal connection to the sea, an interest in geology and clay carving method.