AWitF

(A Walk in the Forest)

With nature at the core of her artistic vision, Juliana draws inspiration from natural textures and structures to create her captivating works. After meticulously observing, discovering, and collecting elements from the natural world, she transforms them into thought-provoking art.

AWitF a series of ceramic sculptures, handcrafted by the artist, and showcases her exceptional skill and attention to detail. Each delicate lamella is carefully connected to the main body, crafted from clay, in a process that requires hours of concentration and meticulous work. The resulting sculpture is both stable and elegant, despite its seemingly fragile appearance. 

The ceramic reflects the light of the room and casts captivating shadows that give the object depth and liveliness. These shadows not only highlight the shape and structure of the sculpture, but also trace its contours and emphasize its beauty. The interplay of light and shadow transforms AWitF into a work of art that combines functionality and aesthetics while celebrating the glow of natural light.

Stena

Stena is a hand-blown glass carafe that utilizes the thermal properties of natural soapstone. The stone and glass come into perfect contact, allowing for the transmission of coldness. By freezing the stone before use, Stena keeps a chilled drink cold for a longer period of time.

When Juliana noticed that people were increasingly becoming disconnected from nature, she felt the need to share her own strong connection with it by creating something that would bring a piece of the outside world into their homes. This led to the birth of Stena, a product that creates a direct link between people and nature by utilizing the storage capacity and thermal properties of soapstone.

During the glass-blowing process, the fluid glass of Stena takes on the angular contours of the natural stone, resulting in a unique, individual shape for each sculpture. The combination of the rough, unpolished stone and delicate-looking glass creates a striking aesthetic that makes the carafe a sculptural masterpiece even when empty. Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind.

Hybris

The human desire to control nature will ultimately result in nature overpowering humankind. This piece exemplifies a struggle between human labor and nature's resilience, with everyday artificial materials competing against organic matter and primitive life forms challenging advanced technology.