Drawing and painting are fundamental elements in the creative process of Swedish artist Maria Kristofersson, whose innovative work in ceramics transforms traditional perceptions of both mediums. Each piece she creates can be likened to a three-dimensional drawing, where the interplay of lines and surface textures takes center stage. Kristofersson's ceramics challenge the boundaries between fine art and functional design, inviting viewers to explore the intricate details that define her style.

Proximity, distance and conditions. Lines, surfaces, textures, colours and denominations should be mentioned in this context. They are important. I see them as tools to find my expressions and stories. The clay provides both guidance and resistance.

Maria Kristoferson

Low Lines Platter Five, £650 by Maria Kristofersson 

Kristofersson works with earthenware clay with a restrained colour palette of terracotta, white and black.The fragile and vulnerable are juxtaposed with robust and strong shapes. The familiar forms of boxes and cylinders act as a canvas for her subtle surface textures. Kristofersson believes that expression is an important element within her ceramic practice, not functionality. 

Photographs: Isobel Napier