BO ARENANDER

Bo Arenander approaches clay with an intuitive and physical sensibility - shaped by his dual background as a dancer and ceramicist. His practice is rooted in movement and responsiveness, allowing the material to guide him as he works. The resulting forms feel both deliberate and spontaneous, sculptural and bodily, shaped in a dialogue between hand, eye, and clay. For Collection 14, Ark Kollekt presents a selection of ceramic works by Bo Arenander across three distinct series:

The Brown Series is formed in brown stoneware clay and high-fired, allowing the natural depth and density of the material to remain visible - raw, grounded, and warm in tone.

The White Series is made from white stoneware and coated in a soft white slip before firing. The finish is subtle and matte, emphasizing volume and surface while retaining a quiet material honesty.

The Raku Series is hand-formed in white stoneware and finished with a white tin glaze, then raku-fired. The process gives each piece a slightly unpredictable surface - crackled, marked by fire, and full of delicate contrast between light and shadow.