Cathrine Raben Davidsen trained as a painter and her Totem piece was partly inspired by art history.
The porcelain and stoneware objects are a contemporary take on ancient ceramic containers used in occult rituals, resulting in a manifestation of how old tradition and modern mystique can be combined.
“I often use and juxtapose references from cultural traditions, ancient history of craftsmanship but also masters of European art history,” the artist said.
Made in collaboration with porcelain manufacturer Royal Copenhagen, Totem also takes its cues from prehistoric Mexican terracotta, the Danish Bronze Age and German Bartmann ceramics from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Read more on Dezeen: https://www.dezeen.com/2020/06/16/mindcraft-project-2020-danish-designers-digital-exhibition-vdf/
The Mindcraft Project 2020
Exhibition by Copenhagen Design Agency
Exhibition design and visuals by Wang & Söderström
Photography by Anders Sune Berg
Videos by Michael Sangkoyo Gramtorp
mindcraftproject.com
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