
Karen Swami
Karen Swami
07.16.2020 - 02.19.2021
Swami's work is deeply informed by the natural characteristics of the Earth. From its surface down to its deeper stratus, she mimics the parched, cracked and fractured textures found in nature. The particularity of her work results from the convergence of time-honored techniques from different parts of the world that have inspired the artist; the cobalt blue or celadon-green glazes reveal deep layers of nuanced colors and the simple shapes of her works are reminiscent of Asian and Hellenistic ceramics dating back to the ancient dynasties. To create her unique finish, Swami burnishes each piece with an agate stone, they are then bisque-fired, smoked, waxed, then re-worked often with Urushi lacquer and pure gold in the traditional Japanese Kintsugi technique.
Karen Swami Collection

AO

AO 03

BR 27

BR 34

BR 5

CB 122

CB 124

CB 130

CB 131

CELAD 16

CELAD 4

GALCA 05

GALDOR 51

GALDOR 75

GALDOR 93

GALDOR 97

GALDOR 98

GALKIWI 48

GALKIWI 72

GALUCHAT CAIMAN

GLYCINE 03

Galn 53

IVOIRE 06

KLIMT 24

KLIMT 26

KLIMT 43

KLIMT 7

KS 115

KS 119

KS 149

KS 152

KS 234

KS 304

KS 341

KS 389

KS 39

KS 397

KS 398

KS 403

KS 405

KS 411

KS 412

KS 92

Kint 23

Kint 34

LOCQUI V 31

OO BIANCA 14

OO BIANCA 15

RIS 42

TOU 24