Bente Skjøttgaard: Nature and Glaze/Nature et Glaçure

Where clay meets experimentation – Bente Skjøttgaard’s ceramics redefine the limits of glaze.

This richly illustrated monograph presents the experimental and poetic ceramic works of acclaimed Danish artist Bente Skjøttgaard . Over the past decades, Skjøttgaard has developed a distinct visual language rooted in natural forms , transformed through dynamic glazes and daring structures. Her practice pushes the technical boundaries of ceramic glaze, resulting in large-scale, amorphous abstractions that are as bold as they are delicately surfaced.

The bilingual publication (English/French) accompanies a major exhibition at the CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark and includes essays by leading voices in the field—Christine Germain-Donnat, Garth Johnson, and fellow ceramic artist Martin Bodilsen Kaldahl. A special photo-essay section offers insight into the making process and artistic intent, making this monograph a key reference for collectors, scholars, and lovers of contemporary ceramics.

This book offers:

• An in-depth look at one of Denmark’s most important contemporary ceramic artists
• Visually striking photographs of Skjøttgaard’s bold, glazed sculptures
• Contributions from leading international experts in ceramic art

A must-have for anyone passionate about innovative ceramics, experimental glaze work, and nature-inspired sculpture.

Bente Skjøttgaard (*1961) is a Danish ceramic artist based in Frederiksberg/Copenhagen. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally, and for the past 20 years, she has been associated with Galerie Maria Lund in Paris.