Forms where clay and intuition meet
Marthine Fredrikke Spinnangr is an Oslo-based ceramic sculptor and product designer, distinguished for her refined organic forms and her highly intuitive, process-driven engagement with clay.
This unique cup, designed by Marthine Spinnangr in collaboration with Milla Studio (now Millalab), is inspired by sandstone—a sedimentary rock often found in deserts. Sandstone is formed when grains of sand are buried and bound together by minerals over time, creating a naturally rugged, multidimensional appearance.
The cup is crafted from three types of clay organically shaped into its distinct design. The exterior is left unglazed to emphasize the texture and highlight the raw, inherent quality of the natural material. Crucially, the surface texture of each cup is entirely unique, determined by how the clay settles during the forming process—meaning no two pieces are exactly alike.
Photo taken originally taken by Millalab (edited)
This unique cup, designed by Marthine Spinnangr in collaboration with Milla Studio (now Millalab), is inspired by sandstone—a sedimentary rock often found in deserts. Sandstone is formed when grains of sand are buried and bound together by minerals over time, creating a naturally rugged, multidimensional appearance.
The cup is crafted from three types of clay organically shaped into its distinct design. The exterior is left unglazed to emphasize the texture and highlight the raw, inherent quality of the natural material. Crucially, the surface texture of each cup is entirely unique, determined by how the clay settles during the forming process—meaning no two pieces are exactly alike.
Photo taken originally taken by Millalab (edited)
The Ukiyo vases are meticulously handcrafted by Marthine Spinnangr using a white stoneware clay before being finished with three different glazes: a glossy white, a matte white, and a caramel-coloured glaze. This combination captures a unique and beautiful interplay of textures and tones on the surface.
The design of the vases is based on a morphed design process inspired by human poses, giving each piece an organic, evocative form. The name Ukiyo is Japanese, referring to the "floating world" and the aesthetic appreciation of the enjoyment and ephemeral pleasures of life.
As each piece is individually hand-formed by Marthine Spinnangr, every Ukiyo vase is entirely unique, ensuring no two are exactly alike.
Dimmentions: 30cmx20cmx15cm - Lead time 4-6 weeks
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Håndbyggingskurs i Vestby i Verpetveien 30 den 19.september fra kl 14.00-18.30
Her lærer du enkle håndbyggingsteknikker og kan lage din egen vase og kopp. Du dekorerer og lager den i ditt eget unike design tilslutt.
Kurset inkluderer lett servering og noe godt i glasset. Brenning av keramikken med en blank glasur er inkludert i kurset.
Håndbyggingskurs i Vestby i Verpetveien 30 den 23.august fra kl14.00-18.00.
Her lærer du enkle håndbyggingsteknikker og kan lage din egen vase og kopp. Du dekorerer og lager den i ditt eget unike design tilslutt.
Kurset inkluderer noe godt i glasset og brenning av keramikken med en blank glasur.