And in case you missed it, make sure you check out Colossal’s favorite short films and books from 2021, too. As we plan our coverage for 2022, we’re looking back at some of the stories you read most (thank you!). We spent the last year collaborating with creatives from every corner of the planet to publish nearly 700 articles and interviews that range from art, design, and photography to science and history. To view more of Harrius’s stitched vessels, visit her site and Instagram. whether a ceramic could “feel” soft and fibrous like fabric or whether a needle and thread are robust enough to puncture through clay.) This results in unexpected pieces that prompt viewers to question perception and textures (i.e. Her works reevaluate artistic techniques as she takes both pottery and embroidery out of their traditional contexts, combines, and then reimagines them, stretching the boundary of each craft. Harrius punctures the shiny, semi-functional vases with holes and then pulls through threads to produce patterns and floral motifs that explore gender norms and hierarchies in craft history, specifically focusing on those typically associated with women. Distorting perceptions, the delicate pieces appear as though Harrius wrapped stitched fibers around a glazed vessel, or in a parallel manner, sculpted fabric to mimic a curved form. Stockholm-based ceramicist Caroline Harrius ( previously) embroiders vases with floral patterns that explore the relationships between gender and craft and decoration and purpose. All images © Caroline Harrius, shared with permission

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