Metal and ceramic

Birch branches and Cymbidium The Nordic Lotus Ikebana Blog Fruiting branch with NZ flax -- Pat's Ikebana Qld, 2016 The traditional practice of the art of Ikebana was always approached with a mindfulness of the inner sublimity and is also known by the name 'ofkado' (way of flowers). Being originally developed by practicing temple monks, the spirit of ikebana has survived the centuries since its beginning and is embedded in Japanese culture. I have included a collection of ikebana arrangements…

I'd forgotten about the metalwork techniques of chasing and repousse - forming metal by working it from front and back with punches and hammers. It struck me as having huge possibilities for sculptural excitement, deforming malleable metal to combine my love of curve and shape with exciting techniques such as etching and soldering, and one day perhaps even enamel. Unfortunately however it's a bit antisocial - bashing something with a hammer for hours on end isn't appreciated in my…

Tabletop ceramic mirror vanity. Made with stoneware and comes with a 6"mirror. Measures 6" across.

The Evolution collection harnesses the energy and fluidity of nature with a mid-century twist. The warm tones, flecks and striations are inspired by the sandstone cliffs and eroded rocks found around the Mornington Peninsula. Cream earthenware with bursts of Terracotta clay $1080 29cm high | 2m Linen cloth cord with switch. SOLD

Birds wall hanging. prototype A

Contemporary Objects on Instagram: "KARIN AMDAL @karinkeramikk A background in visual communication and a fondness for graphic wit has an influence on my creative process; I act on the spark of an idea and through a combination of play and logic, unexpected solutions arise. It gives me great joy to bring these ideas to life through clay, and to experience how people connect and interact with them. I’m inspired by nature (including human) and everyday life. I play with form and function and…