HERE AND THERE

In an article recently published online, my work was beautifully described as follows "...Clementina’s work is striking in colour, pattern and form and has a very African influence, which she notices more when showing abroad. Her work provides a window into the beauty of everyday objects, each piece reflecting the rituals of daily life..." For the rest of the article visit http://hereandtherecrafts.tumblr.com/

DESIGN BY NATURE

These slices of star fruit add a quirkiness to this turquoise Wabi Sabi Bowl. I love the organic feel of this range, it seems so well suited to this unusual Asian fruit!

PEACE AND QUIET

Sitting on the stoep of our old farm house in Kraaldoring, surrounded by rugged rock formations, Fynbos and giant Aloes, I sip my tea and admire the landscape around me. The fresh air and quietness reside in this lush green valley where the hum of insects and the rustling of the bamboo echoes through the valley. At times, there is such stillness, one can hear the cows grazing and the faint sound of the river as it trickles through the thick vegetation. This is where I find my peace and quiet...and the the inspiration to create! 

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

I am currently exhibiting at three different events, the Design Indaba, the Artisan's Guild and the 101 Ceramics exhibition at the Castle of Good Hope. These are wonderful opportunities to showcase my work alongside other great artists and designers.

EXPRESSIONS THROUGH A MASK

"A charm invests a face
Imperfectly beheld,
The lady dare not lift her veil

For fear it be dispelled"

-  Emily Dickinson, The Complete Poems

Visit my stand at the DESIGN INDABA 28 February - 2 March at the CTICC 

FIND THE SACRED IN THE ORDINARY

“The sacred is in the ordinary...it is to be found in one's daily life, in one's neighbors, friends, and family, in one's own backyard...travel may be a flight from confronting the scared--this lesson can be easily lost. To be looking elsewhere for miracles is to me a sure sign of ignorance that everything is miraculous.”

― Abraham Harold Maslow

REFLECTIVE PRACTICES

Reading, sitting quietly with myself and potting away at the wheel are the moments where I reflect and discover my deepest creativity. These practices inspire me!