Lot 12 - Laima Laurina - Cupid Vase
Porcelain, Pigments, Glaze, Gold Lustre
2023
23cm (H) x 15.5cm (W) x 5.5cm (D); 4.5cm (Width of vase opening); 22cm (height of vase cavity)
Signed on base
This auction is raising proceeds for St Wilfrid's Hospice Eastbourne
ARTIST INFO
About
Laima Laurina is a ceramic artist and sculptor born and raised in Latvia. Her artistic journey began with an unrelenting inner-call and intuition that formed a deep connection with the natural world and a love for hands-on work. Laurina’s art is a beautiful manifestation of her playful curiosity while also employing irony and parody to her work as a revolt against the dominant approaches to art, culture and traditional views. Her pieces are all handmade, using her own unique techniques that are both intricate, and precise. Each piece is a unique expression of her skill, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the craft.
Education
Bachelor's degree in ceramic arts from Arts Academy of Latvia
Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork
"Cupid Vase" (2023) is an artwork from the collection "Entrance only with mask" that was first released in 2021 as a response to the beginning of the pandemic.
This Vase is a hand-painted on porcelain in underglaze technique.
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