Sculpture & Ceramics
I was originally interested in pre-war German ceramics for their animated, real life portrayals of German life, although romanticized and idyllic. Delicate and challenging poses, beautifully rendered figures clothed or nude, and always a popular subject matter. I also love the ‘deco’ stylizations of the early 20th century for its streamlined, polished modern line and form. Classical (return to nature) in its roots, yet rendered as modernized conceptualizations.
The two worlds come together wonderfully in Helen Konig, who married Enrico Scavini. Also a ceramic designer. The ‘Lenci’ factory they are known for is an acronym for latin, “Play is our constant work”
There is a pre-war European innocence/worldliness measure to the works, beautiful and familiar for the time and place, rendered I that sleek, reductionist modern line.
The two worlds come together wonderfully in Helen Konig, who married Enrico Scavini. Also a ceramic designer. The ‘Lenci’ factory they are known for is an acronym for latin, “Play is our constant work”
There is a pre-war European innocence/worldliness measure to the works, beautiful and familiar for the time and place, rendered I that sleek, reductionist modern line.













