a boldly coloured ceramic mug in textured blue and pink ombre

Maxwell Mustardo

Blue & Pink Mug

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Texture, colour, form and function coalesce in a series of unique ceramics by Maxwell Mustardo.

Pottery is a collection of original sculptures with bulbous shapes, glazed in a variety of lurid hues. Mustardo moulds everyday ceramic vessels – mugs, amphora, teapots – into voluptuous forms that look ready to come to life. Having been coated with glaze and fired in the kiln, each sculpture is surfaced with dozens of layers of PVC rubber, which slowly builds up to create a fuzzy surface. The result is a finish so matte that the sculptures could be mistaken for digitally-rendered objects.

In a constant cycle of experimentation and repetition, Mustardo reinvents sculptural archetypes while simultaneously continuing ceramic traditions.

Read our interview with Maxwell Mustardo to find out more about his intriguing forms and the inspirations behind them.

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Maxwell Mustardo’s ceramics highlight the sensuality of clay. His practice begins with everyday ceramic objects like mugs, cups, pitchers, and vases that we usually take for granted. Mustardo defamiliarises them by exaggerating their forms or coating them in bright textured plastic. His series Anthropophorae gives new life to classical amphorae (Roman and Greek pots). The bulbous shapes of the clay resemble something organic, fleshy, even human. It is important to Mustardo that his objects are recognisable – “I try to make things accessible to everybody as much as possible.”

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Reviews from Avant collectors

Overall extremely impressed with Avant Arte, especialy with the shipping/packaging and materials included with the print. Definitely care and attention to detail not typicaly associated with art of this price-level. Thank you
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amazing piece. love the frame and unbox experience
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Review of Actual Size
I was lucky enough to have been invited to see the creation of this piece of work back in June and met the fantastic Miwa so seeing this print now is just fantastic. The colours are every bit as vibrant as the original.
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the print is amazing. cant wait to frame and hang.
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Expertly packaged & printed. We be getting it properly framed to hang. Thank you!
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