BIRTHE FLEXNER

I grew up in Denmark, influenced greatly by the Danish Design Movement of the 1950s. I was exposed everywhere to the simple lines, love of material and honest craftsmanship, in art classes, in my home and in stores around Copenhagen. The inspiration for my pottery comes from this heritage. I am also influenced by the Shaker and Bauhaus esthetic and people like Lucie Rie and Hans Coper... Inspiration also comes from my love for food. I visualize my pots filled with the myriad colors and textures of food: oval platters with fish, large bowls with colorful salads, tureens with stew or soup. And, of course, family and friends gathered around enjoying it all... I see my work as functional sculpture. It is important to me that my pots are strong and user-friendly for everyday use, and that they appear interesting and engaging.

Also known as: Birthe Flexner Pottery

Primary location: United States