Cecil Kemperink – How to Play with Clay

Join us for the first in our Artist Talk series – How To: Play with Clay, presented by renowned ceramicist Cecil Kemperink. This Artist Talk is for those seeking to expand their artistic horizons and break free from the confines of tradition. 

If you’ve been feeling creatively uninspired, Kemperink’s reflections on process and joy will help reignite your passion. Here, she offers valuable insight into her creative process and the possibilities that arise when you dare to take risks and experiment. With Kemperink’s guidance, you’ll discover how even the simplest of elements can unlock a wealth of potential, allowing you to view your craft in a fresh and nuanced light. 

Cecil Kemperink’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of stepping back from the pressures of the market and the profound growth one can achieve when one devotes themselves to artistic exploration. 

In this exclusive artist talk, you’ll delve into the inner workings of an artist’s creative process, experiencing the highs and lows that come with pushing the boundaries of one’s craft. As Cecil Kemperink reflects on her journey, she shares how early in her career, she became disenchanted with her art practice as she found herself making art solely to sell or please gallery curators. Only after withdrawing from the demands of the commercial art world was Cecil Kemperink able to explore the vast potential of clay as a medium.

Discover the power of finding joy in your creative process and unlock your full potential as a ceramicist today!

When you buy this Artist Talk you get:

• Watch my Artist Talk
  • Instant Access to watch my 1-Hour Artist Talk
• Bonus Q&A Session
  • Instant Access to watch my 1-Hour Q&A session where I answered questions about my process
• Lifetime Access to the Replays
  • The workshop and the Q&A are recorded, and you will have lifetime access to it. You can watch it online, or download it to your device to watch offline at any time

Cecil Kemperink was born in The Netherlands (Almelo, 1963)
As a curious and sensitive child/teenager she follows many art and dance classes. After one year at the fashion academy, she switches to visual arts, where the love to explore different materials is encouraged. After her graduation she starts with wheel throwing and there begins a deep understanding and eagerness to ‘talk’  with clay. Her sculptures are connections between her varied passions: textile, clay, dance, fashion and sculpture. Kemperink works intuitively. The sculpture grows in her hands. The manual process of connecting the circles gives rise to an attentive, and labor-intensive process. Her sculptures have many appearances. They are more than 3 dimensional;  you can also change the form, hear the sound and experience the feeling when you touch the work.
Kemperink’s professional practice has taken her to exhibitions, performances and catwalk shows. She has exhibited in South Korea (ROK) –  Mino Japan (J) – Vallauris (F) – and many other museums and galleries. Her work can be found in the collections of: Korea Ceramic Foundation (KOCEF collection), CODA museum (NL), Ceramics museum Mondovi (I), The Foundation for Contemporary Ceramic Arts Kecskemét (HU) and private collections.

Cecil Kemperink works en lives on the nature island Texel NL

Ceramics in motion
‘Motion is a key part of the expressiveness of my sculptures. The movements show the importance of each circle of the object. Every ring is essential and influences the other: because they are all connected. Moving the sculptures leads to an ongoing change in shape, space, sound and feeling. My creations are constructed from rings of clay, which symbolize connection.
Working  in an instinctive way with the earthly clay, I seek for balance in shape, colour, material and rhythm. My ceramic sculptures are my communication with you.
Listen, see, feel and experience what happens when the sculptures move and enjoy the moment’.

Website: www.cecilkemperink.nl