Stockholm-based artist Caroline Harrius masterfully intertwines ceramics and fiber art by embroidering delicate designs onto hand-shaped porcelain vessels. By puncturing tiny holes into the porcelain, she threads intricate patterns with cotton, merging two distinct crafts that traditionally occupy separate realms. This innovative approach challenges conventional boundaries between form and function, decoration and utility, while also addressing historically gendered artisanal practices.
Through her work, Harrius aims to recontextualize traditional crafts often associated with domestic spaces. By combining embroidery and decorative porcelain, she seeks to elevate these practices, making them relevant to contemporary art conversations and challenging existing hierarchies in the art world. Her embroidered vessels showcase intricate craftsmanship, encouraging a reevaluation of the cultural significance of these art forms.
Drawing inspiration from antique floral designs and exploring the interplay between textile and ceramic mediums, Harrius creates pieces that blend tradition and modernity. Her work underscores the potential of seemingly humble materials and techniques to communicate complex narratives about culture, history, and identity.
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