Shop stunning statement pieces from a plethora of mediums, including vibrant digital illustration, functional ceramics and woodwork.
A houseplants sticker by Liz Koval
1. Liz Koval
Liz Koval finds the beauty in everyday items, from house plants to flowers to teapots and a slice of pizza. Grab a handful of her stickers to create your own laptop gallery, delving into a soft, two-dimensional world full of pastel oranges, pinks and yellows. In the “Cosmic Tea” print by The Moore College of Art & Design graduate, a starry pattern adorns the muted grays of a steaming mug. lizkoval.com
Krista Patton’s stoneware vase offers a minimalist touch to any space
2. Krista Patton Pottery
As a career photographer, Krista Patton found herself seeking an escape from digital media, and sculpting became the perfect remedy. Crafting each piece from brown stoneware clay by hand, Patton uses a variety of glazes in neutral hues for her one-of-a-kind works. Sip in serenity with her mug and tea strainer sets, detailed with ribbed black or white glazes and an unglazed rim around the strainers. kristapattonpottery.myshopify.com
Untitled_Co’s modern candle sticks are miniature modern sculptures.
3. Untitled_Co
From the old comes the new with Untitled_Co’s functional sculptures by founder and sculptor Cody Hughes, dedicated to using salvaged materials to produce artful yet useful home tools. Add some spice to your kitchen’s decor with items like the magnetic hanging knife holders that incorporate circular cuts of differently colored wood to assemble bubbly, polka-dot patterns. While finishing large commissions like a dining room table, Untitled_Co looks to expand its product line in the future. untitledco.design
To craft these colorful incense bowls, MVP Studio’s Mackenzie Pikaart uses Japanese techniques of nerikomi alongside a compression technique of inlay
4. MVP Studio
The whimsical pottery from The University of the Arts graduate Mackenzie Pikaart’s MVP Studio is at once decorative and functional—dinnerware, incense burners and more can be found in her colorful catalog. Her most recent vase series involves tall designs with wavy, organic tactile shapes reminiscent of jellyfish and lily pads, marked with splotches of contrasting paint. Find your next talking point at Vault and Vine in East Falls, Weavers Way Mercantile in Mount Airy or Casa Vida in Old City. mvpstudio.me
Bring your home to life with contemporary ceramic planters from Pandemic Design Studio
5. Pandemic Design Studio
Former architect David Rozek started Pandemic Design Studio in 2017 as a better outlet for his creative ideas through innovative statement pieces of contemporary ceramics, lighting and furniture. With bold, solid colors and smooth curves, Rozek’s square ceramic wall planters work perfectly in an ensemble, creating a mosaic of greenery and color. Be on the lookout for the studio at featured design shows along the East Coast, including the 46th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show. pandemicdesignstudio.com
6. Sage Mott
Hailing from Puerto Rico, trans and queer artist Sage González Velázquez unfolds storytelling through fibers, ceramics, printmaking and coloring. His colorful and introspective multimedia works feature bright, cartoonlike illustrations and bubbly lettering. Shop and explore González Velázquez’s statement ceramics on his new website House of Dirt (where he and his partner are joining brands), and keep an eye out for upcoming sales. houseofdirtstudio.com
Photography by: Courtesy of: Liz Koval; Untitled_Co; MVP Studio; Krista Patton Photography; By David Rozek
