Light, Lightness and Movement

These three concepts have always characterised the work of Christiane Toewe.

A ten-year education in all areas of ceramic art, design theory and media design, characterized by curiosity and experimental enthusiasm, marks the exciting path of an artist who is constantly prepared for new challenges and passionately dedicates herself to porcelain as a material.

From small and fine objects to large and filigree porcelain sculptures, you are constantly developing new forms and contents. The charm of translucency, combined with a balancing act of technology, a feeling for the play with the material and the sheer joy of creativity have paved the way for new works that have appeared continuously since 1990.

In combination with light, the aesthetic atmosphere is enhanced by filigree porcelain.

The luminous objects disappear in their own light and overcome the limits of materiality. The shadows and light reflections that the objects cast on the wall, the interaction between sculpture and space, reinforce this impression even more.

The space-filling installations of porcelain and light are impressive. The museum works are conceived with programmed, modelled light and fill the space. They describe socially relevant contents. The viewer often recognizes their deep meaning only at second glance. The examination of social and existential themes creeps in via the aesthetic effect of the works.

The artistic statements are supplemented by sound, photos, graphics and/or videos.

Standing and hanging lamps enrich the working and private rooms of all those who appreciate light.

Since 1994 in Bamberg, Germany, the works of Toewe porcelain meanwhile found its way into the world. Light in its most beautiful form.

2018 / 19 Residenz Artist int. Studio, Taoxichuan/Jingdezhen, China
2015 Exchange artist with Kunming/China

2013 Deputy Chairman Kunstraum JETZT!

2008-14 Chairman Professional Association for Fine Artists (BBK) Upper Franconia

2001 Multi Media Designer

1997 First works as Photo and Video artist

1995 Member of BBK Upper Franconia (Obf.)

1994 Opening of workshop in Bamberg

1993 Master Certificate in Ceramic, Koblenz

1990 Exchange program student College of Art and Design, Farnham/ England

1990 Study tour to Hong Kong and China

1988-91 Student at the College for Ceramic Design, Höhr-Grenzhausen/ WW

1985-87 Apprenticeship as Ceramicist

Since 1990 continual participation in exhibitions in Germany and abroad. (short list)

2019 feel the rain, Solo exhibition, Jingdezhen, China

2019 LuGoLake Projekt, Yuan Xiaocen Art Museum, Kunming, China

2019 translucent, Solo, Collection Ludwig, Museum Old City Hall, Bamberg, Germany

2018 Porzcelain Biennale, Museum Albrechtsburg, Meißen, Germany

2017 Int. North Europe Ceramic, Xiamen, China

2017 Whispering bottles, Solo, Ortung, Biennale, Old Synagogue, Schwabach, Germany

2017 Roots, Culture Center St. Gangolf, Hollfeld, Germany

2017 ARTexchange crossroads, Arca Gallery, Vilnius, Lithuania

2017+ 2018 heaven | hell, Gallery HOP, Bamberg, Germany

2016 INSPIRED, TaoXiChuan Art Museum, Jingdezhen, China

2016 TRIO 5 , Pinzenberg Keller, Schwabach, Germany

2015 Zwei Positionen der Kunst, Yuan Xiaocen Art Museum, Kunming, China

2014 WA(H)RE Kunst, Hofgartenhalle, Kunstverein Coburg, Germany

1998 4th. INT. BIENNIAL FOR CERAMICS, Museum of Modern Ägyptian Art, Kairo, Egypt

1993 INT. CERAMIC ART COMPETITION, Museo Int.delle Ceramiche, Faenza, Italy

1991 CERAMIQUE, Musée Municipal de Semur en Auxois, France

Prizes/Awards

2019 Berganza Award, Art Assosiation Bamberg

2018+19 Artist in Residence Jingdezhen/ China

2018 Artist of Month, Metropolitan Nuremberg

2017 ORTUNG X #imZeichendesGoldes, Audience Award, Schwabach

2017 Roots, int. Exhibition, ART Hollfeld

2015 Artist’s Scholarship/ Bamberg City and Region

2014 Recognition Award Union of Franconian Artists, Kulmbach

1999 2nd prize International Cyber Space Ceramic Art Competition, London, GB

1998 Silver Medal Biennial for Ceramic Art, Cairo, Egypt

1989 Special Prize Dekor, Rastal, WW, Germany