In this short film Anne Mette Hjortshøj gives a detailed description of how she constructs, decorates and fires her hand built plates. She discusses the important role that wood firing has when it works with her applied decoration resulting in unique pieces that still work together to form a set.
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Exhibition | Jean-Nicolas Gérard
An opportunity to enjoy an extensive walk around French slipware master, Jean-Nicolas Gérard’s 2020 Goldmark exhibition. Max Waterhouse introduces us to Gérard’s new range of white ware and talks us through a variety of very individual, whimsical forms and expressive, animated decorative techniques.
Talking Pots | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Square Bottles
Anne Mette Hjortshøj looks at one of her trademark square bottles and reveals the surprising way they are constructed. She talks about the importance of getting away from the wheel and how these bottles serve as a canvas for decoration and experimentation.
Talking Pots | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Square Bottles
Anne Mette Hjortshøj looks at one of her trademark square bottles and reveals the surprising way they are constructed. She talks about the importance of getting away from the wheel and how these bottles serve as a canvas for decoration and experimentation.
Talking Pots | Anne Mette Hjortshøj | Hollow Dishes
Danish potter Anne Mette Hjortshøj reveals the inspiration behind her incredible bird bath constructed vessels and describes the depth achieved when layering glazes in a second firing.