Bowl
Johannes Peters
Life Story
Johannes Milan’s ceramics exude life. There is a relaxedness in the organic shape of this bowl. Visible hand-pressed marks on the interior create a dappled texture and softness that is accentuated by the clear nepheline glaze. [1] Simple cobalt markings animate the interior and are a language used by Milan across his tableware (see also 50763 and 50796).
Milan apprenticed for five years in France with Jean-Nicolas Gerard (see 50741) making slip earthenware before setting up his own studio in Germany, where he now lives and works.
Sim Panaser, July 2020
[1] Milan’s glaze recipe is detailed in: Tony Birks, The Complete Potter’s Companion, (London: Conran Octopus Limited, 1997) p. 134.
Further Reading
Birks, Tony, The Complete Potter’s Companion, (London: Conran Octopus Limited, 1997)
Milan, Johannes, Artist website (2020) <https://gemachtvon.milan.how/> [accessed 28 July 2020]
Not on display
Title/Description: Bowl
Born: 1992
Measurements: d. 300mm
Accession Number: 50764
Historic Period: 20th century
Credit Line: Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Leslie Birks Hay and allocated to SCVA, 2016
