Movement and curiosity: experimenting with clay
Words: Tous Mag editor | Image Credits: © Sofia Tufvasson Ceramics |
Tous Mag spoke with Sofia Tufvasson - creator of unique sculptural ceramics - about the inspiration behind her abstract and contemporary work. Read the full interview, below!
Tous Mag: What are the origins of Sofia Tufvasson Ceramics, when and where did it all begin?
Sofia Tufvasson Ceramics: I have, for as long as I can remember, loved to be creative and my fascination for clay started in 1993 when I took a ceramics course in Australia. I haven’t been able to let go of the material since then. I studied as a graphic designer and have worked with that for many years but the longing to be able to create with my hands and to fulfil my ideas three dimensionally has been very strong and I’m so happy to now be able to work full time with my artwork.
Tous Mag: Could you tell us more about the pieces you create?
Sofia Tufvasson Ceramics: I create hand-made and unique objects all made in stoneware clay. I work a lot with movement and curiosity - experimenting with the material in different ways - the nature of the surface helps each piece come to life by it’s ability to become three dimensional and create shadows. I work a lot with spacing and strive to create a pleasant pattern, like in my sculpture “Doodle” (pictured to the left).
Tous Mag: What encourages you to make and create?
Sofia Tufvasson Ceramics: My inspiration comes from nature and pattern in general. I like to find inspiration in the simplest of forms, be it from a movie or a graphic pattern that I see and like.
Tous Mag: What is the aim to achieve in your work?
Sofia Tufvasson Ceramics: I make great efforts to create art that is classic and timeless yet evokes a fresh feeling, pieces that you can have for life and treasure.
Tous Mag: What's your favourite element of the process of making?
Sofia Tufvasson Ceramics: I like the development stage. It’s always both a frustrating and an exciting time and after trial and error and a period of repeated testing you finally get the to the creation of something that you really like and believe in.
