Emelie Abrahamsson 'Vessel III'
Dimensions - H 30cm x W 30cm
Material - Stoneware
Method - Hand built, Coiled
Care - Whilst this piece is watertight, it is intended to be purely sculptural
Description
Crafted from a warmer stoneware clay body that Emelie Abrahamsson has recently begun exploring, this vessel possesses a gentle warmth while remaining grounded in the quiet restraint that defines her work. Pigments gathered from her island home of Hönö are incorporated directly into the clay, giving the piece a tangible connection to the landscape and embedding place within its materiality.
The form rises from a delicate foot, expanding softly into a rounded body before folding back in on itself towards a restrained opening. A subtle indentation punctuates the vessel’s otherwise harmonious silhouette, introducing a quiet sense of movement a gentle wave that shifts the piece from simple symmetry to something more organic and alive.
Working with locally sourced pigments and the ancient technique of egg tempera, Abrahamsson achieves nuanced tonal variations that preserve the natural character and texture of the clay. The surface reveals a remarkable softness and depth, with tones that subtly change as they catch the light. Both sculptural and deeply tactile, the vessel embodies a thoughtful balance between material, landscape, and form, inviting close observation and contemplation.
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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