Bobaceramics

CREATIVE PROCESS

Every project begins with a vision. I first sketch and outline the shape of each product, focusing on clean geometric lines that express simplicity and elegance.

To achieve precision and symmetry, I use plaster. This material is soft, moldable, and allows for detailed processing. At the beginning of the 3D modeling process, I primarily work with the multiplication of elementary geometric shapes, which I modify in plaster and assemble into compositions with a serpentine line or a suggestion of a spiral. I enjoy experimenting with the impression of disrupting the static nature of the shape or object itself.

Once the main model of the object is complete, I cast it into a plaster mold. These molds have a dual purpose: they allow either the pressing of a clay slab into the mold or pouring liquid clay or porcelain. Molds are essential when I want to repeatedly create the same shape with a thin piece, while each piece is finished by hand, thus retaining its unique, handmade character.

I am inclined towards ceramics fired at high temperatures, specifically above 1240 °C. The character and quality of the products are elevated by this. Achieving this temperature in a kiln takes 15 hours, and the cooling process is often even longer. Why do I fire at such high temperatures when some ceramic materials require only 1000 °C? Because ceramics fired at high temperatures have incredible strength, durability, and timeless beauty. Unlike ceramics fired at lower temperatures, these pieces have a unique surface structure and finish that can only be achieved at high temperatures. Each glaze reacts differently to high temperatures, resulting in delicate variations and unpredictable surface effects. It is this unpredictability and natural beauty that makes each piece truly special.

I observe systems and patterns in seemingly "chaotic" situations, seeking repetition that creates balance and harmony in shapes. Through this process, I push the boundaries of materials, but above all, personal boundaries. This is the exact definition of my current work, which summarizes my entire life. I identify with my work, and it fulfills me; creation is for me a form of self-reflection with a definitively therapeutic effect.

STUDIO

Welcome to my creative space — an enchanting studio located in a quiet corner of my garden. From the very beginning, I dreamed of working in an environment where nature and art harmoniously intertwine. This dream has become a reality, creating a space where inspiration flows freely and meditatively. During the warmer months, I also open up a spacious 6-meter gazebo with a long communal table and a beautiful view of Austria.

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INSPIRATION

I have always been fascinated by the foundations of buildings and churches, technical drawings, architectural load-bearing elements, facade division, repetition, and geometry. The mathematical principles of fractals and the Fibonacci sequence inspire my work. This system is a sequence of numbers where each subsequent number is the sum of the two preceding ones (for example, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...), found in all cultures and fields, as well as in nature. For years, I have photographed macroscopic details of plants, the fascinating geometry that emerges during growth and rotation into spirals.

The shape of leaves or the arrangement of petals can achieve a structure similar to fractals, with each detail resembling the whole. Many plants organize themselves into spirals during growth, which also corresponds to fractal patterns and can be linked to the Fibonacci sequence.