Simone Krug-Springsguth 'Object 19'
Dimensions - H 19cm x W 10cm x Ø 9cm
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.
The interiors of her pieces come to life with their unpredictable glazing, an element that lies within the bases of the works’ main body. From rich ceruleans to icy blues, these hidden, glazed pools are a wonder to discover across the collection. Simone includes these in her work as a metaphor for the journey of life: "our outer self is shaped by the passage of time and the challenges of life; our inner self is enriched by what remains: memories of encounters, of experiences, of feelings we have felt."
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 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.
