GLORIA LANDENBERGER

Gloria Landenberger approaches clay through an intuitive, material-led practice, exploring the relationship between sculpture, function, and craftsmanship. Working across ceramics, glass, and functional sculpture, she creates pieces that balance instinct with structure, allowing the material to guide the making process while embracing its natural irregularities.
Her work is driven by a fascination with transformation and the passage of time. Clay reaches permanence through fire, while glass finds its form through cooling. Each piece evolves through a dialogue between hand, material, and process, resulting in sculptural objects that invite touch, presence, and emotional connection.
For Collection 21, Ark Kollekt presents a selection of Gloria Landenberger's ceramic stools. While sharing the same sculptural language, the works explore different approaches to form and surface—from rhythmic hand-coiled structures that reveal the process of making to more monolithic silhouettes with richly textured finishes. Balancing utility with sculptural expression, each stool is meticulously handcrafted and celebrates the raw, tactile qualities of clay.