Astrid dahl ceramics biography examples

Astrid Dahl has been successfully exhibiting with JahRoc Galleries for over 25 years, and has been enjoying her artistic career for over 45 years contributing..

Inspired by the forms of nature's grand designs, Astrid Dahl's ceramics are both her legacy and her artistic interpretation of the world around us.

South African ceramic artist Astrid Dahl makes vessels inspired by botanical forms, featured in the book CLAY FORMES by Art Formes.

Astrid Dahl has been successfully exhibiting with JahRoc Galleries for over 25 years, and has been enjoying her artistic career for over 45 years contributing.

About Astrid Dahl Figurative art was her first theme then she slowly graduated to landscapes in the 80s after her first trip across the Nullabor plain where.

I really love these unusual natural forms by Astrid Dahl.

Astrid Dahl

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“The natural white of this clay quite simply, works for me.

We are really down to ‘truth to material’ and I love that this honesty is reflected in that it is ‘hand made’.
We as humans have always looked to nature for inspiration and I don’t think we should ever stop!

I love to take a closer look, particularly at plants, as their forms are just incredible in design. Design which, knowing the nature of clay, is certainly challenging logistically, makes the process all the more exciting. In essence, the flowers are a springboard for an abundant source of inspiration.
Because of the relative ‘softness’ of clay, I am able to spend hours sanding, creating ultra fine edges, sharp points and the silky feel which contributes hugely to the overall affect.

Although it can have heart palpitating moments, I