How an Ancient Art Form Took the Modern World by Storm
How an Ancient Art Form Took the Modern World by Storm
With Mari-Ruth Oda, Brielle Macbeth Rovito, Ana Kerin and Ilona Golovina
By HURS Team
Ceramics and sculpture might be two of the most universal art forms. Found and created globally, artists have contributed these types of works for centuries. With some holding onto tradition and craft, while others use the same materials to create modern and contemporary works. And humans haven’t stopped embracing the art form. The global ceramics market is estimated at 118 billion dollars in 2022, and is expected to grow to 218 billion dollars by 2032. What makes particularly ceramics unique, is the way the art form blurs the lines between function and art. It makes it one of the most relatable art forms. Many modern ceramicists and sculptors understand this unique position, and have taken to social media to bring the ancient art form into modern day life. For others, creating ceramics, pottery and sculpture is their antidote to the online world. We asked four sculptors and ceramicists about their creative process, if social media has an effect on their work and if there’s a difference between creating for functionality and creating from an art perspective.
We asked four sculptors and ceramicists about their creative process, if social media has an effect on their work and if there’s a difference between creating for functionality and creating from an art perspective.