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©Bojana Ristevski
©Suzan Gabrijan
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©Suzan Gabrijan

Bojana Ristevski Mlaker

  • Juha Studio
  • Ceramicist
  • Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Master Artisan
Bojana Ristevski Mlaker Ceramicist
Contact
Slovenian, English, Serbian
Hours:
By appointment
Phone:
+386 68607047
©Suzan Gabrijan

Abstract teapots

  • • Bojana makes illustrated vessels
  • • She finds inspiration in her chosen materials
  • • Before ceramics, she worked as a fashion stylist for six years

Bojana Ristevski Mlaker always wanted to be a ceramic artist. Ever since she played in mud as a child, she has loved the craft. When she had to decide what to study, she chose between costume design and ceramic art and her love for design and costumes took her on the path to becoming a stylist. After six years, she was drawn back to her roots, to the earth and its possibilities, opening her ceramics studio Juha in 2017 after she relocated to Slovenia. She started producing clay objects, either unique or in small series, selling them in Belgrade and Ljubljana. “My inspiration comes from within," Bojana says, and when it arrives she works with haste, taking no breaks.

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Works

  • ©Bojana Ristevski
  • ©Bojana Ristevski
  • ©Franz Lukas
  • ©Merjasec Productions
  • ©Merjasec Productions
Photo: ©Bojana Ristevski
Teapot

This teapot is a unique sculpture, made with porcelain panels spun on the wheel. Embellished with a combination of original and traditional Japanese print details. Fired at a high temperature of 1250 degrees, the piece is also decorated with manganese and copper oxides in the last phase.

Height 33 cm
Width 35 cm

Photo: ©Bojana Ristevski
Eggshells

The piece consists of two balls, made out of thin porcelain panels. They are decorated with a combination of original and traditional Japanese print details. Fired at a high temperature of 1250 degrees, the inside of the balls are covered with an oxide glaze.

Diameter 15 cm

Photo: ©Franz Lukas
Ishoken vase

Made in 2019 at the Ishoken Ceramics Institute, Tajimi, Japan, this vase uses local Japanese porcelain and screen printing as its central decoration. A combination of a wheel-spun base and porcelain panels makes its unique shape. It was fired in a reduction gas kiln at a high temperature of 1260 degrees.

Height 28 cm
Width 20 cm

Photo: ©Merjasec Productions
Extraterrestrial teapot

This teapot belongs to the Extraterrestrial series. A sculpture with no utilitarian value, it’s made with dark red clay and coil construction. Decorated with different stone and wood texture imprints, the vase is fired at a high temperature of 1250 degrees.

Height 45 cm
Width 38 cm

Photo: ©Merjasec Productions
Extraterrestrial teapot

This teapot belongs to the Extraterrestrial series. A sculpture with no utilitarian value, it’s made with black clay and coil construction. Decorated with different stone and wood texture imprints, the vase is fired at a high temperature of 1250 degrees.

Height 35 cm
Width 30 cm

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