Who said art should take itself seriously? Take for instance Katy Stubbs’ ceramic sets. Some more practical than others, her pieces add a humoristic touch to their everyday surroundings. It’s little wonder the Cape Town-born, London-based artist mentions the Simpsons and Edward Gorey amongst her inspiration.
Originally trained in illustration with a BFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York, Stubbs now works out of her studio in Brixton.
“I love that I can make all aspects of a piece,” said the artist in an interview with Horst und Edeltraut Magazine. “It’s not just painting on to a canvas that already has a set form. I get to use the ceramic shapes to help tell my story.” And what a story it is.
Check out some of her ceramic pieces in the gallery below. Do you have a favorite?