Simone Krug-Springsguth 'Object 15'

Dimensions - H 21cm x W 31cm x D 8cm

Method - Hand-shaped, treated with engobes or pigments, fired in electric and gas kilns 

Material - A unique blend of coarse fireclay and porcelain

Care - Gently hand wash with hot water

Description

Simone’s mixed-media works are a captivating expression of inner and outer worlds, creating entirely unique landscapes that communicate an essence of otherworldliness. The clay’s finish gives the pieces a richly tactile surface, with indentations that are both a result of the material and Simone’s own markings. Some portray that of weathered concrete, while some have repetitive rectangular patterns, imposing window-like structures onto the irregular forms of her work. 

Sculptural works appear sporadically throughout this collection, bringing the quaint nature of Simone's work to light. The monumental, attention-demanding structures are offset with irregular angles, which are crucial in softening their forms and nature. With the maker's hand visible in the physical building of these works, their initially brutalist appearance becomes one of familiarity and tenderness. 

Special trinkets found by Simone weave their way into the majority of her works, often incorporated as functional handles and lids. The deep iron and auburn tones of these rusted metal and fabric pieces soften the ruggedness of the finished clay, resulting in works that feel decadent and invaluable; they are pieces to treasure and continually connect with. 

About the Artist

Simone Krug-Springsguth was born in 1967 in the former East German city, then named Karl-Marx-Stadt, now Chemnitz. She studied at the Academy for Design in Craftsmanship in Chemnitz from 2007 to 2011. Since then, she has established her own studio and won several design awards, exhibiting her work at international events in England, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, and Austria. Her mixed-media works are a captivating expression of inner and outer worlds, creating entirely unique landscapes that communicate an essence of otherworldliness.