Amsterdam based Studio DeSimoneWayland have been experimenting with the language of ceramic plates since 2010.
The history and forms of tableware is the starting point of their research, but it is the forms themselves, the various shapes, and the combinations of them in complex compositions that constitute the base of their practice.
These shapes are seen as both canvas, and sculpture, and are combined with textiles as a way to add extra texture to them and enhance their sculptural qualities.
Their acclaimed series Altered Perspectives is a marriage between ceramic pieces and paintings on canvas, creating a three dimensional composition in which the image is fragmented onto the different shapes.
Other series include hand painted ceramics pieces, selecting sculptural shapes and covering them with images such as Delft inspired tulipières and pagodas, but also more modern themes.
The duo have been creating slip cast ceramics in both coloured stoneware, and porcelain for more than ten years, and taking the shapes to turn into sculptural pieces.
The series, From a Different Cloth and Soft Porcelain, showcase their signature textile structure layered on the ceramic. Some of the chosen textiles have monogram embroideries on them, adding an extra dimension to the pieces.
In 2022 Studio DeSimoneWayland were included in the prestigious Homo Faber Guide of the best artist- makers, and in September 2024 they participated to the Homo Faber: The Journey of Life exhibition at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice.
In 2025 Studio DeSimoneWayland became partners of the Craft Council Nederland.
They will be participating in Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven fro 18 to 26 October 2025 in an exhibition curated by the Craft Council with a piece that spells the word “PEACE” by way of embroidered capital letters on five platters created for the exhibition.
The use of capital letters and monogram embroidery to spell text in their work marks a new direction, and opens up many possibilities to create a dialog with the viewer through words.
In 2025 Studio DeSimoneWayland were accepted as members of the prestigious AIC International Academy of Ceramics.
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STUDIO DESIMONEWAYLAND
Elektronstraat 12 Unit 25C
1014 AP Amsterdam
The Netherlands
VAT NL852294189B01
KvK 56764464
