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Scan Magazine | Design | Pi Bjørg
Exquisite Danish porcelain From her early teens, creative mind Pi Bjørg had a vision of becoming a household name within the realm of her passion: ceramic arts. In the midst of the economic recession in 2008, Pi Bjørg, now a freshly minted graduate from the Bornholm School of Design at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, set about following her dream by launching her own brand. By Marjorie Mendieta | Photos: Pi Bjørg Ceramics
Pi Bjørg initially started by working part time in various ceramics workshops and maternity covering as a compulsory school pottery teacher. The latter occupation brought a new playful integral dimension to her creativity. When in 2012 she eventually established her own workshop in Copenhagen, she opted to continue hosting pottery workshops and courses for children. This has been made possible, in part, by a few endowments. Although firmly rooted in the Scandinavian ceramic art tradition, Pi Bjørg draws particular inspiration for her decorative
collections from the world of comics and cartoons – especially Japanese kawaiistyle animes – as well as from Danish folklore. With particular attention to lavish detail, each of her overtly cute figurines is handcrafted and has its own particular story; a more and more popular phenomenon with consumers. Today, Pi Bjørg Ceramics is a name rapidly establishing its foothold with Danish retailers in many fields, as her collections span a variety of items such as kitchen utensils, tableware, candlesticks and dec-
Although firmly rooted in Scandinavian ceramics traditions, Pi Bjørg draws inspiration from the world of comics and cartoons. All of Pi Bjørg’s figurines are handcrafted and have their own particular stories.
orations. Her biannual collections are garnering ever-growing attention, also from enthusiasts abroad. For more information, please visit: www.pibjoerg.dk
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