I am working with colour and form. Clay is the material. For many years I have been throwing though recently I am getting closer to abstract painting with all that this involves. I am foraging and preparing all paints and pigments I am using. Being Swedish has important value to me, the natural foraging and looking in nature, which also have a sustainability aspect, I am brought up with. Only take what you need. I am firing in a method that corresponds with my idea, and that is usually Raku or Smoke Firing.
Kerstin was born in Helsingborg, Sweden, where she got her foundation training in ceramics, and later attended Carl Malmsten School of Arts And Crafts. In 2004 she moved to Scottish Highlands, where she had built her steading and established her studio. She continues to exhibit in Sweden, UK and various juried ceramic shows, such as Oxford and York Ceramic Fairs.
Vessel with circles and white bands #27
19.5 cm (h) x 19 cm (dia) £350
(photo: Shannon Tofts)
Square tile with circles
25cm x 25cm £250
(photo: Shannon Tofts)
Kerstin Gren. Vessel with circles all around
22cm (h) x 17 cm (dia) £350
(photo: Shannon Tofts)
White boat #1
45 cm x 16 cm £450
(photo: Shannon Tofts)
Low vessel with painted ochre fields (left) 15.5 cm (h) x 21.5 cm £350 Medium vessel with painted ochre fields (right) 17 cm (h) x 17 cm £220
Oval pot #22 with ochre squares
17 cm (h) x 17.5 cm £220