In the Foshan Guanyao Cultural and Art Center (Guanyao Sanbao) project, the architects adopted an approach of comprehensive restoration to its original state, combined with localized micro-renovations, in order to preserve the character of the original street block. At the same time, they incorporated spatial cues themed around "ceramics" to provide a spatial foundation for curators, artists, and operators, ultimately realizing the vision of development of related business format and revitalizing the district through ceramic art.
Cameron Caldwell loves making faces-the hand-thrown, jubilantly biomorphic ceramic type. Born with mild cerebral palsy and a connective tissue disorder known as Marfan Syndrome, the 25-year-old ceramicist spent his adolescence in physical therapy working with putty and Play-Doh to build up dexterity and motor control. In doing so, he realized a natural talent for modeling forms and now uses his unrestrained imagination to create eye-catching, colorfully tactile vases that include a new series of celebrity heads.
Elise Eeraerts and Roberto Aparicio Ronda's Folly (Vase) in Brussels transforms storytelling into a tangible object using 3D printed ceramics, embodying local narratives.
The Corcelain series features ceramic cups and vessels with mountable 3D printed feet and screws, allowing for customization while ensuring hygiene and functionality.
In a world brimming with cookie-cutter ceramics and all-too-familiar furniture, standing out often takes a splash of bold color, a twist of creativity, and a generous helping of quirk.