New works by Merete Rasmussen at Pangolin London

London-based Pangolin gallery introduces new works by Danish-born ceramics pioneer Merete Rasmussen

(Image credit: Pangolin Gallery, London)

last updated 21 August 2022

The London-based Pangolin gallery introduces new works by Danish-born ceramics pioneer Merete Rasmussen in a new show, 'Bronze & Ceramic'. Alongside the artist’s gravity-defying handmade works, the gallery unveils a new series of bronze pieces, presenting a new experimental phase of Rasmussen’s oeuvre; pushing her sinuous lines to new levels and giving her production an unprecedented dynamic stance.

Although Rasmussen’s ceramic work was inspired by fellow Danes such as Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton – as well as the sand dunes of Namibia – her undulating designs also suggest a mix of Pol Chambost’s and Zaha Hadid’s trademark aesthetics. The sculptures are hand-coiled by the artist and coloured in a variety of shades that enhance their sensual curves.

‘My shapes can represent an idea of a captured movement, as a flowing form stretching or curling around itself,’ the artist says about her work, ‘or the idea of repeated natural forms, or even complex mathematical constructions.’ Each piece, no matter the medium, finds its shape in the ravelling of a piece of material, giving a sense of puzzling continuity to the ever-growing collection.

Seen together, her productions are a feat of technology and art; poems of light and shadow that push the material boundaries into brave new territory. Yet again, Rasmussen’s explorations offer a glimpse of her ongoing shape research and let us marvel at her inspired ability.

Yellow loop — The exhibition features the artist’s gravity-defying handmade ceramics...

Black shiny loop — ... as well as a new series of bronze pieces, presenting a new experimental phase of Rasmussen’s oeuvre

Blue twisted loop — Although Rasmussen’s ceramic work was inspired by fellow Danes such as Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton, her undulating designs also suggest a mix of Pol Chambost’s and Zaha Hadid’s trademark aesthetics

Orange twisted loop — The sculptures are hand-coiled by the artist and coloured in a variety of shades that enhance their sensual curves

Multi layer black shiny loop — The new bronze objects push these sinuous lines to new levels, giving her production an unprecedented dynamic stance

Green shiny twisted loop — ‘My shapes can represent an idea of a captured movement, as a flowing form stretching or curling around itself,’ says the artist

Thick black twisted loop — Rasmussen has been experimenting with the idea of repeated natural forms and complex mathematical constructions

Shiny blue twisted loop — Each piece, no matter the medium, finds its shape in the ravelling of a piece of material, giving a sense of puzzling continuity to the ever-growing collection

Pale blue curved loop — A feat of technology and art, her productions are poems of light and shadow that push the material boundaries into brave new territory

Light grey curved loop — Rasmussen’s explorations offer a glimpse of her ongoing shape research and let us marvel at her inspired ability

INFORMATION

'Merete Rasmussen: Bronze & Ceramic' is on view until 16 January 2016. For more information, visit Pangolin's website

Images courtesy Pangolin Gallery, London

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Rosa Bertoli was born in Udine, Italy, and now lives in London. Since 2014, she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper*, where she oversees design content for the print and online editions, as well as special editorial projects. Through her role at Wallpaper*, she has written extensively about all areas of design. Rosa has been speaker and moderator for various design talks and conferences including London Craft Week, Maison & Objet, The Italian Cultural Institute (London), Clippings, Zaha Hadid Design, Kartell and Frieze Art Fair. Rosa has been on judging panels for the Chart Architecture Award, the Dutch Design Awards and the DesignGuild Marks. She has written for numerous English and Italian language publications, and worked as a content and communication consultant for fashion and design brands.