Her Story …
Ceramic artist Nicky Backlund, a 2024 Central Saint Martins BA Ceramic Design graduate, creates joyful functional and decorative pieces inspired by motherhood. Praised by Tom Dixon and shortlisted for the Evening Standard Art Prize, her work celebrates “Moments of Joy” in clay.
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A reflective body of work that celebrates the beauty of slowing down and cherishing life’s simple pleasures. Inspired by motherhood, family, and personal experiences.
This explores motherhood’s complex realities, challenging stereotypes through ceramics as metaphor. Sculpted animals and submerged faces express nurturing, resilience, overwhelm, and connection.
Inspired by Tom Dixon’s expressive minimalism, I simplified vessel designs, replacing coal feet with ash glaze, smoky clay, and black underglaze to evoke Coal Office.
This work reflects my life, beliefs, strengths, and struggles. Through others’ perspectives, I found connection and growth, embracing resilience, love, laughter, and roaring.
This collection is a handmade range of unique porcelain vessels. Lightly pinched edges create delicate elegance and simplicity, complementing any setting beautifully.
This is a tableware and decorative collection exploring motherhood, maternal bonds, and the depths we reach as both giver and receiver of love.