This earth-coloured stoneware vessel was fired for three days in a traditional anagama-type wood-fuelled kiln. Stefan specialises in crafting stoneware using traditional techniques. He looks at older ceramics for inspiration, combining different methods in a contemporary manner.

Diameter 13 cm

This stoneware bowl was fired in a saggar kiln for two days. The spots and blushes appearing on the slip are a result of the strong reduction and slow cooling in the kiln. Apparent finger marks or other traces are deliberately maintained on the surface, as Stefan considers them to be an intrinsic part of the vessel’s personality.

Diameter 13 cm

This stoneware cup was fired in an anagama-type wood-fuelled kiln. Stefan used a traditional Japanese shino glaze for the interior and exterior surfaces, with underlying dark marks breaking through. He likes marks to appear naturally in his works: fingerprints, scars, patterns created by fire. To him they are intrinsic to the final piece, part of its spirit.

Diameter 6 cm

Stefan draws much of his inspiration from historic works. He likes to combine different elements to lend a contemporary nature to his creations. He specialises in traditional techniques from around the world, especially wood firing. This stoneware vase was wood-fired, and a natural ash glaze formed on the surface.

Diameter 15 cm

Stefan specialises in using traditional techniques, especially wood firing. He draws inspiration from older ceramics, combining them to give a contemporary feel. These stoneware vessels, covered with slip and porcelain glaze, were fired in a wood oven with a variety of cycles to obtain many different finishes.