Where clay meets experimentation - Bente Skjøttgaard's ceramics redefine the limits of glaze.
This richly illustrated monograph presents the experimental and poetic ceramic works of acclaimed Danish artist Bente Skjøttgaard. Over the past decades, Skjøttgaard has developed a distinct visual language rooted in natural forms, transformed through dynamic glazes and daring structures. Her practice pushes the technical boundaries of ceramic glaze, resulting in large-scale, amorphous abstractions that are as bold as they are delicately surfaced.
The bilingual publication (English/French) accompanies a major exhibition at the CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark and includes essays by leading voices in the field-Christine Germain-Donnat, Garth Johnson, and fellow ceramic artist Martin Bodilsen Kaldahl. A special photo-essay section offers insight into the making process and artistic intent, making this monograph a key reference for collectors, scholars, and lovers of contemporary ceramics.
This book offers:
- An in-depth look at one of Denmark's most important contemporary ceramic artists
- Visually striking photographs of Skjøttgaard's bold, glazed sculptures
- Contributions from leading international experts in ceramic art
A must-have for anyone passionate about innovative ceramics, experimental glaze work, and nature-inspired sculpture.
Bente Skjøttgaard (*1961) is a Danish ceramic artist based in Frederiksberg/Copenhagen. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally, and for the past 20 years, she has been associated with Galerie Maria Lund in Paris.
This monograph presents Bente Skjøttgaard's experimental
work with clay and glaze, spanning nearly 40
years and unfolding a wide range of themes, often
inspired by nature. Danish ceramic artist Bente
Skjøttgaard is particularly known for her glaze work. She
balances on the edge of what is possible, and her explorations
evolve into large amorphous nature abstractions,
generously glazed. With essays by acclaimed experts in
the field such as Christine Germain-Donnat and Garth
Johnson as well as artist colleague Martin Bodilsen
Kaldahl, and an additional 'photo novel' describing the
background and process through images and narrative
text, this lavishly illustrated volume sheds light on one
of the important figures in the rich ceramicist scene in
Denmark.
Bente Skjøttgaard (*1961) is a Danish ceramic artist based in Frederiksberg/Copenhagen. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally, and for the past 20 years, she has been associated with Galerie Maria Lund in Paris.
