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 an ongoing project initiated by Juliana in 2018 during her studies at the Sandberg Instituut in Amsterdam. It 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.

The idea for Stena emerged from Juliana’s observation that people were becoming increasingly disconnected from nature. Wanting to share her deep personal bond with the natural world, she sought to create an object that would bring an element of nature into everyday life. Stena is the result—a functional piece that forms a tangible connection between people and the natural materials around them, through the storage and cooling qualities of soapstone.

During the glassblowing process, the molten glass takes on the angular contours of the raw stone, resulting in a uniquely shaped vessel each time. The interplay of rough, unpolished stone and delicate, transparent glass gives Stena a sculptural quality—making it a striking object, even when not in use. Each piece is individually handmade, ensuring that no two are exactly alike.

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.