Kelsie Rudolph Distills Historic French Forms Into Ceramic Objects

"Walking through the streets of France, it's impossible not to miss the arches, curves, and symmetry that define its historic architecture. From grand facades and towering pillars to intimate doorways, archways, and even lampposts, these details shape the rhythm of French architecture. For Montana-based artist Kelsie Rudolph, they became the starting point for DOUX, her latest collection of sculptural ceramics. Rather than replicating buildings, Rudolph distills their essence into softened forms that feel familiar yet entirely modern."

"The pieces balance curved and angular geometries to evoke feeling. "I'm interested in how line and curve can emulate emotion, as well as how architecture can influence emotion," Rudolph shares with Design Milk. The 6-piece collection features a palette of creamy whites and soft grays with subtle green undertones - hues reminiscent of the storied French buildings yet versatile enough to complement contemporary interiors. Designed as both statement stools and understated side tables, DOUX bridges classic and modern with quiet ease."

"This isn't the first time Rudolph has reinterpreted architecture and forms through clay. Her collection reimagines the rigidity of ceramics through gentle curves and color fades, while explores the interplay between soft and hard lines. And in - created during her residency at The Residency in Versailles and exhibited in Paris - Rudolph was directly inspired by French architecture, translating its monumental presence into sculptural forms that now echo through DOUX."

Kelsie Rudolph created the DOUX collection by distilling arches, curves, and symmetry from French architecture into softened sculptural ceramics rather than replicating buildings. The six-piece set balances curved and angular geometries to evoke emotion through line and form. A creamy palette of whites, soft grays, and subtle green undertones nods to historic French façades while remaining adaptable to contemporary interiors. Pieces function as statement stools and understated side tables, bridging classic and modern aesthetics. The work continues Rudolph's exploration of ceramic rigidity, using gentle curves and color fades to explore the interplay between soft and hard lines informed by a residency in Versailles.

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