willem zwiers blow up vase purple platos " those sticky-looking elements that

" those sticky-looking elements that the artist has chosen to incorporate to add plasticity to the piece

this vase is a delicate ceramic piece by César Rivas in two colours

An inspiring place well worth remembering in pieces as organic as this iron-red-coloured vase created by the ceramist César Rivas

a chawan crafted in the manner of ancient Japan

Waterproof

willem zwiers blow up vase purple platos " those sticky-looking elements thatWillem Zwiers Blow Up vases explore the expansion of volume in ceramics through an experimental technical process. They begin as wheel thrown pieces which, before drying, are manipulated using air pressure and controlled deformation to alter their original geometry. The balance between tension, moisture and structure is key to setting the form before firing. The result is unique pieces where distortion becomes an aesthetic and sculptural feature. Hand