Emelie Abrahamsson 'Vessel II'
Dimensions - H 35cm x W 36cm
Material - Stoneware
Method - Wheel-thrown
Care - Whilst this piece is watertight, it is intended to be purely sculptural
Description
Working with tonal variations created through the application of locally gathered pigments from Hönö, Emelie Abrahamsson employs the ancient technique of egg tempera to colour her vessels. Unlike traditional glazing, this process preserves the immediacy of the clay’s natural surface, allowing subtle shifts in tone and texture to emerge. The resulting finish carries a remarkable softness and depth, its muted hues responding gently to changing light while maintaining a quiet connection to the landscape from which they originate.
Perfectly balanced in form, this vessel rises from a delicate, narrow foot before expanding outward into a generous, rounded body. The volume reaches its fullest expression only briefly, folding back into itself with quiet confidence toward a restrained opening at the crown. A soft, deliberate indentation interrupts the symmetry, introducing a subtle wave like movement that animates the form without disturbing its composure.
Both sculptural and functional, the vessel embodies Abrahamsson’s distinctive language: refined yet deeply tactile, contemporary yet rooted in ancient processes. Its presence is one of stillness and restraint, inviting close observation as light travels across its surface, revealing the nuanced tonal variations and the living character of the clay beneath.
About the Artist
Emelie Abrahamsson is an emerging ceramic artist based in Hönö, an island in the Swedish archipelago. She has been working with ceramics since 2018. Today, she creates modern ceramic pieces combining art, design and functionality at her own company, mliceceramics. Focusing on the traditional practice of forming clay into soft, organic shapes, Emelie produces monumental yet quietly elegant works.
“I work with clay. Building up and sculpting stoneware clay bit by bit. As I use the coiling technique to sculpt my ceramic pieces, my hands are the main tool. I want to simultaneously create a timeless, unique and modern product. I want my work and design to both impact its surroundings and to stand strong alone - to feel elegant in its environment. I love working with natural textures and large shapes, but what inspires me the most is the history and soul of the ceramic tradition. I am thankful to be a part of the ceramic tradition.” - Emelie Abrahamsson
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