Minibeaker by Judit Esztergomia

A beautifully crafted soft peach coloured minibeaker by Judit Esztergomi, featuring a hand-carved surface inspired by the rhythms of waves and fishbones. Flowing, continuous lines form the foundation of the design, while rows of finely scratched curved marks create a sense of movement, texture, and subtle optical illusion across the surface.

Dimensions: (H)6.6 cm X (D)7 cm 

"I make wheel-thrown and press-moulded tableware from high-firing clays. My pieces are functional and uncomplicated, and are meant to be used every day: eating, drinking and sharing are those moments which create an intimacy between the pot and its holder, and change the average into special. It is very important for me how the pot fits into and sits in the palm of the hands, and how it relates to and connects with the food served in it. The simple curved forms together with the regularity of throwing provide a blank canvas for my patterns.

Decoration involves carving through or scraping back: I hide away first and then slowly and meticulously reveal the pattern beneath, with sgraffito and inlay being my favourite techniques. Inspiration has various sources: the heritage of my motherland, Hungary and its traditional folk pottery; the country’s hilly landscapes with their softly waving silhouettes, the grasses and flowers of the summer meadows feathering in the wind. My landscape architect background adds the love for regularity, order and intricate details." - Judit Esztergomia