‘I explore, in clay, the possibilities of what seems impossible. Throwing archetypical forms on the wheel. Yet, the plasticity of the material invites me to go beyond the thrown wall. To meet my sensual involvement with the material I test and explore its physical boundaries.
After altering a series of forms, I assemble them to create an organic abstraction as an open invitation to feel the constraint tension, to discover the vivacity and the altered touch. These ceramic objects have a dynamic sensuality that pushes the malleability of the ceramic medium to the extreme.’
‘I explore, in clay, the possibilities of what seems impossible. Throwing archetypical forms on the wheel. Yet, the plasticity of the material invites me to go beyond the thrown wall. To meet my sensual involvement with the material I test and explore its physical boundaries.
After altering a series of forms, I assemble them to create an organic abstraction as an open invitation to feel the constraint tension, to discover the vivacity and the altered touch. These ceramic objects have a dynamic sensuality that pushes the malleability of the ceramic medium to the extreme.’
Sculptural Ceramics as Expressions of Emotion
Anne Marie Laureys views her ceramic sculptures as metaphors for emotion and movement. Her process begins with throwing a classic, symmetrical pot, but while the clay is still soft and wet, she pulls, folds, pinches, and punctures it, allowing the tension of the material to dictate the form. Each fold and curve is shaped by instinct and precision, creating vessels that appear spontaneous and fluid, yet are the result of an intuitive and deliberate transformation.
Her ceramics are known for their sense of excitement, freshness, and tactility. No two works are ever the same – each piece embodies a unique dialogue between artist, material, and movement.
A graduate of the Higher Institute of Arts St. Lucas in Ghent, Belgium, Anne Marie Laureys has gained international recognition for her sculptural ceramics. Her works are included in numerous private collections and public museum collections worldwide, including:
Anne Marie Laureys lives and works in Belgium.
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