I N S I D E R | CERAMICS
Clay Play Ceramics are huge on Instagram and Argentinian artists Kinska has built a huge following digitally. Her quirky pieces go on show in real life this month Words E V E H E R B E R T
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rgentina-born, Londonbased and completely self-taught, Kinska has built a devoted following on Instagram for her playful and imaginative ceramics. Her work is rooted in the traditions of animism, and characterised by the deceptive simplicity of shape, pattern and colour. She uses clay as a canvas, infusing every piece with her feelings and distinctive style. Kinska’s work comprises everything from intricately illustrated vases and sculptures to flying balloons and finely crafted one-off cups. This new body of work opens the door to the imaginary, soulful world that exists in Kinska’s mind. “This exhibition is an opportunity for you to look into and enter my realm,” says Kinska. “It’s inspired by the joys and challenges of my life, and it’s a personal insight into my emotions and feelings. I use clay as my medium as it allows me to inject vitality into my characters.” Kinska initially develops her characters through sketching, before translating the work from two to three dimensions.
UNITED KINSKA BY KINSKA
is on display at Anthropologie, 131-141 King’s Road, SW3
UNTIL 17 APRIL anthropologie.com
“Kinska infuses every piece with her feelings and distinctive style”
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