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Kristīne Kārkliņa

  • Sensuous Nature
  • Ceramicist
  • Gaujienas Parish, Latvia
  • Master Artisan
Kristīne Kārkliņa Ceramicist
Contact
Latvian, English, Russian
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+371 28350559
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Concrete smoothness

  • • Kristīne creates functional concrete objects
  • • Her studio is set up in the historic Zvārtava Castle
  • • She used to work in a marketing agency

Kristīne Kārkliņa has swapped her busy life in the city for the tranquility of her hometown Zvārtava to pursue her passion for creating with her hands. Her artistic journey led her to explore the possibilities of traditional concrete techniques. These are time-consuming and physically strenuous, yet result in delicate and intricately detailed pieces that blend minimalism with a meticulous attention to detail. The clean lines and unadorned forms reflect Kristīne’s fascination with the raw aesthetics of the 1960s and 1970s, although she does not draw inspiration from any particular artist. Instead, her surroundings, nature, and natural processes are her biggest sources of inspiration.

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Works

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Candle with four wicks

This cylindrical-shaped concrete candle features four wicks and is created by pouring concrete into a mould. The holder is made with natural gray concrete and the candle from eco-friendly soy wax.

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Flowerpot

This medium-sized flowerpot features a minimalist, cylindrical design in a dark grey tone. It is made by pouring concrete in a mass mould and tinted with natural black pigment. The polished surface showcases a unique pattern of sand grains and air bubbles.

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Candle

This concrete candle has a sleek cylindrical design in a dark gray shade, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Made by pouring concrete into a mould and colouring it with natural black pigment, the candle has a minimalist look. It is crafted with eco-friendly soy wax and can be refilled.

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Candle holder

This concrete candle holder has a concise shape, and was made by pouring concrete into a mould and colouring it with natural black pigment. It features a dark gray shade and a brass detail. It serves as a solid base for standard-sized candles.

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Flowerpot

This is a medium-sized minimalist cylindrical flowerpot made by pouring concrete in a mould with a natural gray tone. It can be placed on a table or in a black stainless-steel stand and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

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