Sara Mai Artist Portrait The Ode To Handmade Artworks Original Art Handmade Sculptures Ceramic Art Original Pieces

At The Ode To, we are always eager to uncover the stories behind the captivating artworks we curate. We had the pleasure of meeting Sara Mai, a multifaceted artist based in Copenhagen. With her organic yet geometric approach, Sara's artworks beautifully capture the meeting point between nature and construction, creating a truly unique and captivating aesthetic.

What do you call your series of artworks?

– I call it 'MYCELIUM', because my works make me think about how a living organic organism can take over an object.

What technique have you used?

I have used a mix of coil and slap-building technique. For this series, I have worked in both red and white stoneware clay.

Sara Mai Artist Portrait The Ode To Handmade Artworks Original Art Handmade Sculptures Ceramic Art Original Pieces
Sara Mai Artist Portrait The Ode To Handmade Artworks Original Art Handmade Sculptures Ceramic Art Original Pieces

What inspired you to create the artworks you have made for The Ode To?

– I am inspired by different contexts where the organic and the sharply constructed meet. I see it everywhere when I walk around the city of Copenhagen where architecture and buildings meet nature.

Sara Mai Artist Portrait The Ode To Handmade Artworks Original Art Handmade Sculptures Ceramic Art Original Pieces

Can you tell us about your background and how you came to be an artist?

– I have a Bachelor's degree from an animation school in Viborg, Denmark. I also have a Master's degree in advertising and have worked in the industry for 8 years.

How would you describe your art and aesthetics in three words?

– Organic, geometric, characteristic