Caroline Wagenaar
Netherlander
Caroline Wagenaar's artistic journey began with a focus on copper-plate engraving at the Craft Department of Ecole Estienne School in Paris, where she honed her skills. Her passion for ceramics led her to further her studies in ceramic production at Rochampton College Art Department in London, followed by an enriching artist residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Japan.
In recognition of her talent, Wagenaar received the Young Creator award at the Maison & Objet art fair in Paris in 2005, marking the beginning of a series of accolades, including recognition from the Vexin prize for excellence in craft practice.
Wagenaar's sculptures are characterized by a captivating blend of black and white, stone ware, and steel. She expertly combines these contrasting materials to create stunning and unexpected compositions, juxtaposing the softness of ceramic with the ruggedness of metal.
Her creative process involves sculpting monumental, unfinished amphoras using rope, which she then glazes in white stoneware. Due to limitations in size, Wagenaar enhances her ceramic pieces with meticulously crafted metal elements. Cold-hammering the steel before welding and applying patina, she meticulously integrates the metal components to encase the glazed ceramic, reminiscent of the mounting of a jewel or the forging of protective armor.
In addition to her larger works, Wagenaar crafts practical pieces with varied finishes, showcasing her polished craftsmanship in the seamless fusion of metal and ceramic. From striking pots adorned with poetical metal collars to utilitarian pieces, her creations exude a harmonious balance between form and function, exemplifying her mastery of both materials.
In recognition of her talent, Wagenaar received the Young Creator award at the Maison & Objet art fair in Paris in 2005, marking the beginning of a series of accolades, including recognition from the Vexin prize for excellence in craft practice.
Wagenaar's sculptures are characterized by a captivating blend of black and white, stone ware, and steel. She expertly combines these contrasting materials to create stunning and unexpected compositions, juxtaposing the softness of ceramic with the ruggedness of metal.
Her creative process involves sculpting monumental, unfinished amphoras using rope, which she then glazes in white stoneware. Due to limitations in size, Wagenaar enhances her ceramic pieces with meticulously crafted metal elements. Cold-hammering the steel before welding and applying patina, she meticulously integrates the metal components to encase the glazed ceramic, reminiscent of the mounting of a jewel or the forging of protective armor.
In addition to her larger works, Wagenaar crafts practical pieces with varied finishes, showcasing her polished craftsmanship in the seamless fusion of metal and ceramic. From striking pots adorned with poetical metal collars to utilitarian pieces, her creations exude a harmonious balance between form and function, exemplifying her mastery of both materials.
