FRANCA CHRISTOPHERSEN

Ceramicist Franca Christophersen is, above all things, curious. The New Zealand-born, Copenhagen-based artist explores the boundaries of what it means to create in clay, resulting in a range of collaborative projects that are each customised to a specific space and function.

Working in a number of ceramic mediums, including clay, porcelain, and stoneware, Christopersen does not only limit herself to functional design. While she does create items such as bowls and mugs, she also sculpts, recognising that there is boundless opportunity for expression within this organic material.

Christophersen focuses on quality of the material and product, not only the visual outcome. Her years as an apprentice in Copenhagen instilled a sense of perfectionism in her that translates to not only the outside, but also the interior of her work. There is a sense in her pieces of what cannot be seen: the strength within.

For Ark Kollekt 03, she presents a series of individually wheel-thrown stoneware bowls and plates with molten silver details.

Portrait by Tine Bek