Vase Collection — Tim Schaap

Vase Collection
2022

While creating this ceramic vase collection, I focused on developing a deep understanding of the material through a hands-on approach. Every piece was crafted entirely by hand, without the use of tools. To challenge myself, I set a strict time limit for each vase—just enough to ensure the clay was securely attached while preserving the raw, handmade gestures in the material.

Due to the limited time, the clay remained wet and heavy, causing it to deform and fold over itself as I continued building. This spontaneous process allowed the material to shape itself, leading to unexpected and organic forms. To complement these natural distortions, I layered and airbrushed different glazes onto the vases, resulting in surprising colors and patterns.