Boris van Berkum - basrelief ceramics

Description: A small bas-relief representing an underwater world. In 'Underwater Garden' offers a glimpse into a fantastic underwater world imagined by artist designer Boris van Berkum (Rotterdam 1968) . Technique: Extruded shapes in ceramic arranged on a base of a porcelain tile. Multicoloured glazed. Handmade by the artist at the Heinen Delftsblauw factory in Putten, where he was artist in residence. More about the artist: Boris van Berkum sees the ceramic process as a form of alchemy, where clay, water, fire and oxygen mixed with inspiration can yield new 'gold'. Boris van Berkum's work can be found in museum collections such as the Groninger Museum and Boijmans van Beuningen. www. borisvanberkum. com