MURPHY Ceramic Sculpture

Playfulness, imagination and whimsy - these are the words that come to mind when holding Kate Van Putten’s ceramic pieces!

Kate has her ceramic studio in Paarl, in the picturesque wine region of the Cape in South Africa, where she has been creating an imaginative universe of decorative and functional ceramic pieces, each one as unique as a fingerprint.

Kate originally started her ceramic exploration with porcelain, transitioning more recently to working with charcoal clay.

Her defining style is one with a clear creative verve - each piece feels like it has its own character and personality, and could tell you about its life and adventures for hours!

Meet "MURPHY", an enchanting ceramic sculpture inspired by the textural uniqueness of organic shapes - corals, sea-urchins, and marine fauna.

Skillfully hand-shaped from charcoal clay, it emanates a textural, tactile allure. As you run your hands along its surface, feel the intricate details that echo the beauty of the underwater world. With a grounding weight, MURPHY is a tangible celebration of nature's elegance and intricacy, bringing the essence of the sea into your space.