8 Chic Ceramists to Follow on Instagram
Liven up your Instagram feed by following these eight artists whose ceramics range from minimalist, organic forms to functional objects.
With ceramic artists taking to social media to display and promote their artwork, appreciation for the contemporary art form among the masses has been rapidly growing in recent years. Part of this newfound boom in popularity can be attributed to the inherent intimacy of the craft, which offers a refreshing respite from the mass-produced, impersonal nature of many of today's products.
Ceramic art offers a human connection, an amity between the maker and the buyer that is no longer found in many other places. The medium is one of the few that have been left untouched by the era of mass production (there aren't many shortcuts that can be taken when it comes to clay making) and that makes it special. Many of todays up-and-coming ceramic artists view the medium as more than an art form, but rather a way of life—one from which ethical consumption and living is inextricable.
IG algorithm got you down? Worry not—here, L'OFFICIEL rounds up eight ceramic artists who infuse vulnerability and inventiveness into their craft to create unique pieces that will surely revitalize your Instagram feed.
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Eny Lee Parker creates art that explores the concept of human desire. Parker's pieces include lamps, chairs, stools, and vases that perfectly balance the line between minimalism and maximalism. The Brazilian-born, Korean artist's work, while greatly varied, finds a shared commonality in its characteristic whimsical playfulness.
Anissa Kermiche's quirky fine jewelry and homeware pieces are a celebration of womanhood. The French-Algerian designer founded her eponymous brand in 2016, and has since produced rebellious and distinctive pieces that have caught the eyes of the high fashion world and social media influencers alike. While Kermiche has established her skill for crafting products across several categories (bracelets, mirrors, lamps, etc.), it was her body-positve vases and artful encapsulation of the female body in all its glory that catapulted her to a full-blown success story upon their first iteration in 2018.
Italian Ceramist Paola Paronetto has a unique approach to her craft, creating dynamic, tiered vessels that not only have a paper-like appearance, but are in fact made with a ceramic mixture that includes paper pulp in it, allowing her pieces to achieve this signature effect.
When she embarked on her ambitious "100 Day Project," in which she would create 100 mugs with different handles over the course of 100 days, Lalese Stamps brought nationwide attention to her brand, Lolly Lolly Ceramics. Since then, the rapid increase in demand for the Lolly brand's functional and handmade products has been a testament to the power of using art as a means of vulnerability.
Rachel Saunders' collection of ceramics consists of elegant and minimalistic abstract pieces. A self-taught artist, Saunders seeks to empower her customers while promoting mindful consumption through her craft.
Simone Bodmer-Turner turned her love for ceramics from a side hustle into a full-time gig in 2018, when she took a long-awaited leap and opened her studio in Brooklyn, New York. Having cited Meso-American design as one of her biggest influences, Bodmer-Turner creates neutral-colored, amorphous vases, furniture, and other types of homeware.
Paris-born artist Ninon Choplin is a queer ceramist based in Los Angeles who founded their brand, Neenineen, in 2017, specializing in whimsical and colorful table and smokeware. Choplin's pieces include incense burners, mugs, and pipes, which come in all sorts of vibrant colors and are sure to inspire cheer in any onlooker.
Heavily influenced by her background in graphic design, Lindsey Hampton's ceramic pieces experiment with shape and form by way of their strong, inimitable silhouettes. In addition toher many interesting clay and glaze combinations, Hampton is particularly known for her gradient speckled glaze.
