Where clay meets experimentation - Bente Skjøttgaard's ceramics redefine the limits of glaze.
This richly illustrated monograph
presents the experimental and poetic ceramic works of acclaimed Danish artist
Bente Skjøttgaard
. Over the past decades, Skjøttgaard has developed a distinct
visual language
rooted in
natural forms
, transformed through dynamic glazes and daring structures. Her practice pushes the technical boundaries of ceramic glaze, resulting in large-scale, amorphous abstractions that are as bold as they are delicately surfaced.
The
bilingual publication (English/French)
accompanies a major exhibition at the
CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark
and includes essays by leading voices in the field-Christine Germain-Donnat, Garth Johnson, and fellow ceramic artist Martin Bodilsen Kaldahl. A special photo-essay section offers insight into the making process and artistic intent, making this monograph a key reference for collectors, scholars, and lovers of contemporary ceramics.
This book offers:
- An in-depth look at one of Denmark's most important contemporary ceramic artists
- Visually striking photographs of Skjøttgaard's bold, glazed sculptures
- Contributions from leading international experts in ceramic art
A must-have for anyone passionate about innovative ceramics, experimental glaze work, and nature-inspired sculpture.
Bente Skjøttgaard (*1961) is a Danish ceramic artist based in Frederiksberg/Copenhagen. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally, and for the past 20 years, she has been associated with Galerie Maria Lund in Paris.
