SUZANNE BÜHLER - CERAMIST FROM MUNICH
In the midst of a picturesque backyard in Munich is the pottery studio PurKeramik by Suzanne Bühler. This is where she creates her simple and timeless ceramics, which are inspired by the facets of everyday life.
With a background in art history and a lifelong passion for pottery, Suzanne Bühler unfolded her creative vision and founded her own pottery PurKeramik in Munich. Suzanne took a liking to pottery as early as her school days, and during her art history studies she kept remembering this fascinating craft. She then learned the ceramic craft in Munich from the renowned ceramist Günter Hermans.
The inspiration for Suzanne's work comes from everyday life. She creates practical ceramic pieces that are easy to handle and make sense in everyday life. Suzanne grew up in Lisbon, so the colours of the light, the sea and the sun of Portugal are still a great inspiration for her today.
A new day often brings an idea that the ceramist first sketches. The sketches often lie untouched for a few days until her ideas resurface and grow. Then Suzanne starts experimenting on the wheel to see if her ideas are feasible. However, the idea in her head and the process of pottery making always play a bigger role than the original sketch. Suzanne turns the first pattern in its original size to see if her work corresponds to her idea.
After firing, however, the ceramic parts shrink, so the dimensions have to be calculated accordingly for production. For the finished handicraft pieces, an intensive production process is required, in which the actual turning takes place relatively quickly. The preparation and post-processing are time-consuming and elaborate.
Weighing clay, kneading, drawing and attaching handles and glazing after the 1st firing require a lot of care and time. The real art is to ensure that all the individual parts fit together harmoniously after the pottery has been made.
Stop by and discover Suzanne's timeless ceramics and exciting pottery classes!
As one of the first German ceramists to import colours from England, Suzanne has a precise idea of what colour nuances her works will get. She loves developing new glazes and adding an individual touch to the artistic process.
Suzanne is proud of her craft training and emphasises the importance of a sound education in this traditional profession. After her journeyman's examination she completed a varied and demanding journeyman's period.
At a time when people are reflecting on old values, handicrafts have a craft finds a special place in everyday life. Suzanne appreciates the recognition and value given to crafts.
As one of the first German ceramists to import colours from England, Suzanne has a precise idea of the nuances of colour her works will take on. She loves developing new glazes and adding an individual touch to the artistic process.
Suzanne is proud of her craft training and emphasises the importance of a sound education in this traditional profession. After her journeyman's examination she completed a varied and demanding journeyman's period.
At a time when people are reflecting on old values, handicrafts have a craft finds a special place in everyday life. Suzanne appreciates the recognition and value given to crafts.