Kami
Céramique (80cm x L. 38 x P. 26cm)
The Prophet
Céramique (H. 59cm x L. 57 x P. 38cm)
Large head
Céramique (H. 45cm x L. 47 x P. 40cm)
Hive I
Céramique (H. 41cm x L. 52cm x P. 41cm)
Sphinx
Céramique (H. 70cm x L. 26 x P. 36cm)
Next to Human I
Céramique (H. 56cm x L. 30cm x P. 30cm)
Standing Dog
Céramique (H. 70cm x L. 23cm x P. 58cm)
Owl
Céramique (H. 63cm x L. 24cm x P. 24cm)
Yo Kai
Céramique (H. 81cm x L. 34 x P. 31cm)
The Prophecy (H. 57cm x L. 52 x P. 30cm)
Céramique (H. 57cm x L. 52 x P. 30cm)
Baby Boh
Céramique (H. 86cm x L. 63 x P. 40cm)
Eagle
Céramique (H. 69cm x L. 33cm x P. 27cm)
Yellow Hive
Céramique (H. 40cm x L. 53cm x P. 47cm)
Veiled lace
Céramique (H. 37cm x L. 26cm x P. 20cm)
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Observatory
Urna-med-kvistar-och-bär
Urna-stengods
Urna med Grenar och Rosor
Urna med knoppar och bär
Urna med Taggar
Le prophète
Martas Oändliga Bryderier
Snår I
Urna med Rötter och Blad Vit
Urna
sans titre
Grenverk
Nature Morte II
Nature Morte III
Snår II
Urna


My artistic practice is based on a black clay originating from Spain. Intrigued by its richness in oxides and minerals- distorting every attempt at glazing thus creating a profound foundation built on chance inspiring me to pursue further.
Coming from a background of traditional painting, ceramics appeared as an opportunity to explore an area where I had very few or no preconceptions or role models within the field. I could start from scratch, finding an expression and narrative through tedious work and time-consuming techniques- eventually finding a rhythm when submitting to the nature of the clay and letting traditional methods of crafting become part of the expression.
Starting out with organic shapes covered with layers of structures in manly black or white, balancing between method and expression as well as chans and control- where the last object made, inspires the next.
I’m constantly returning to nature- observing natures persistent adjustments to reclaim its positions after human interference and doing so without vanity or intentional aesthetic values.
My work is strongly affected by the sense of urgency in a world built on fragile political systems lead by erratic and volatile leaders and how that reflects in popular culture as a preparation for the big apocalypse.
My recent work consist of layers upon layers of glazes fired several times in different temperatures adding an extra dimension of painting to the objects. The work is more depicting as I move further away from the abstract and decorative- reconnecting to a long tradition of animals and entities in history of art and craft.
Carl Richard Söderström is represented at Musee de Sevres in Paris, The Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg and the Swedish National Museum of Art in Stockholm.
Exposed Work
Carl Richard SÖDERSTRÖM
Education:
Studies at Konstfack, University for Art, Craft
and Design Stockholm, Sweden:
Craft Lab, 30 p 2017-18
Going public, 30p 2015-16 Artistic research, 15p 2015
Interior design 1996-97
Ceramic & Glass, master 1992-96
Pre academic studies:
Orrefors glasschool 1991-92
Pernby’s school of fine Art, Sth 1987-89
Nyckelviksskolan, art and craft, Sth 1985-86
Solo exhibitions:
Berg Gallery, Stockholm 2018
Gallery GKF, Visby 2016
Gallery Anna H, Göteborg 2014
Gallery Nivå125, Båstad 2013
Galleri Blås o Knåda, Stockhol 2013
Gallerie NeC, Paris 2012
Konsthantverkarna, Stockholm 2011
Gallery Anna H, Göteborg 2010
Gallery Hantverket, Stockholm 2010
Gallery Glas Ett, Stockholm 1998
Group exhibitions:
Gustavsbergs Konsthall 2019
CHART, Copenhagen 2019
Gallery INDEX, Stockholm 2018
Collect at Saatchi Gallery 2017
Gallery Nivå125, Båstad 2014
Flow Gallery, London 2013
Sigtuna Museum 2013
Ceramic Center, Höganäs 2013
The Korea Foundation Cultural Center 2011
Form Design Center, Malmö 2011
The Röhsska Museum, Gothenburg. 2011
The Museum of Arcitecture, Shlm.. 2011
Collect, Saatchi Gallery, London 2011
Slöjdsalongen, Stockholm 2010
Gallery Nivå125, Båstad 2010
Collect, Saatchi Gallery, London 2010
Gallery Konsthantverkarna 2010
Gallery Hantverket, Stockholm 2009
Gallery Blås o Knåda, Stockholm. 2009
Gallery Hantverket, Stockholm 2008
Swedish Form, Stockholm 2001
Gallery Agata, Stockholm 1999
Orrefors Museum of Glass 1997
Gallery Glas Ett, Stockholm 1996
Gallery Glas Ett, Stockholm 1995
Frövi utställningshall 1995
Stockholm community center 1993
Stockholm Museum of Modern Art 1990
Gallery De Unga, Stockholm 1989
Represented:
Statens Konstråd, Stockholm. 2018
Musee National de Ceramique de Sevres2012
Röhsska museet, Göteborg 2010
Statens Konstråd, Göteborg 2010
Public art commission:
Central station, Värnamo 2018
The Rubber Factory, Värnamo 2019
Uppsala AkademicHospital 1998
The City Hall, Västerås 1997
Grants & Honours:
IASPIS, international cultural exchange 2018
IASPIS, international cultural exchange 2016
IASPIS, international cultural exchange 2016
The Arts & Crafts Design Award. 2014
IASPIS, international cultural exchange. 2012
Swedish Art Grants Committee, 2 year grant. 2013
Estrid Eriksson stipendiefond 2011
IASPIS, international exchange2010
Swedish Art Grants Committee, 2year grant. 2003
Swedish Art Grants Committee, 1year grant. 2002
Utvalt, Svensk Form 2000
Estrid Eriksson1996
Orrefors Grant 1995
Axelsson- Johnsson 1996
Ida Unnman 1994
Svensk Form 1993
Design comissions:
DesignHouse Stockholm 2007
Gant Home 2007
Mio 2006
ASKUL, Japan 2005
Duka 2004
Crate & Barell, USA 2002
Designhouse, Stockholm 2001