1. Who are you? Where are you based, etc.
I'm Anna Mors, a ceramicist and designer. I was born and raised in a small town outside Aarhus in Denmark. I spent the last three years on Bornholm doing my bachelor at the Royal Danish Academy, Crafts in Glass and Ceramics. Before that, I studied at Aarhus Academy of Fine Arts in the ceramics department. I’m currently based in Østerbro, Copenhagen.
I'm Anna Mors, a ceramicist and designer. I was born and raised in a small town outside Aarhus in Denmark. I spent the last three years on Bornholm doing my bachelor at the Royal Danish Academy, Crafts in Glass and Ceramics. Before that, I studied at Aarhus Academy of Fine Arts in the ceramics department. I’m currently based in Østerbro, Copenhagen.
2. How would you describe your approach to working with clay?
I’m very hands-on in my work with clay, and I try to translate the impulses and inspirations I get into something very concrete. Throwing is the core of my practice – when I think about ceramics, I think about the wheel turning and the forms that come from it.
I also love seeing how other ceramicists work and letting parts of that resonate in my own practice. The ceramic community is a big part of why I do what I do – from my time in Aarhus, Bornholm and my last internship in Italy.
I’m very hands-on in my work with clay, and I try to translate the impulses and inspirations I get into something very concrete. Throwing is the core of my practice – when I think about ceramics, I think about the wheel turning and the forms that come from it.
I also love seeing how other ceramicists work and letting parts of that resonate in my own practice. The ceramic community is a big part of why I do what I do – from my time in Aarhus, Bornholm and my last internship in Italy.
3. Do you have any rituals or routines in your daily work?
I usually start my day by preparing the studio space and wedging clay. It helps me settle into the rhythm of the day. I like working in quiet surroundings, letting the process guide me.
I usually start my day by preparing the studio space and wedging clay. It helps me settle into the rhythm of the day. I like working in quiet surroundings, letting the process guide me.
4. How do you balance control and intuition when creating?
I try to stay open to what the clay wants to do, while still keeping a light sense of direction. Throwing lets me find a balance between skill, repetition and small intuitive decisions in the moment.
I try to stay open to what the clay wants to do, while still keeping a light sense of direction. Throwing lets me find a balance between skill, repetition and small intuitive decisions in the moment.
5. What draws you to certain textures or forms?
I’m drawn to the balance between something fresh and unpolished, yet still clearly worked through. I love when you can sense the hand of the maker in a piece. In terms of form, I’m very attracted to functional shapes – cups especially.
I’m drawn to the balance between something fresh and unpolished, yet still clearly worked through. I love when you can sense the hand of the maker in a piece. In terms of form, I’m very attracted to functional shapes – cups especially.
6. What do you hope people feel when they encounter your work?
I hope people can feel my presence as a craftsperson and see each piece as a small, individual artwork with its own personality.
I hope people can feel my presence as a craftsperson and see each piece as a small, individual artwork with its own personality.
7. If you think about “repetition” beyond craft—how does it show up in your life or mindset?
Repetition is at the core of ceramics - the material can be reused again and again until it’s fired. Beyond craft, repetition gives me focus and calm. It helps me build skill and trust in the process.
Repetition is at the core of ceramics - the material can be reused again and again until it’s fired. Beyond craft, repetition gives me focus and calm. It helps me build skill and trust in the process.
8. What currently inspires you or feels essential to your creative rhythm?
Right now I’m very inspired by the change of season. Autumn brings so many beautiful colours and contrasts. I love seeing the last flowers and leaves hanging on in Copenhagen. A few days ago, I travelled to Japan, where I’ll spend two months doing an internship with two ceramicists. Being here already feels very inspiring and gives me new energy and perspective in my practice.
Right now I’m very inspired by the change of season. Autumn brings so many beautiful colours and contrasts. I love seeing the last flowers and leaves hanging on in Copenhagen. A few days ago, I travelled to Japan, where I’ll spend two months doing an internship with two ceramicists. Being here already feels very inspiring and gives me new energy and perspective in my practice.
