Art Smiles
Femke ter Brake
“Art Smiles” captures the essence of happiness with its cheerful yellow balloon adorned with endearing red heart-shaped cheeks. This ceramic piece radiates positivity and invites viewers to embrace the simple joys of life. Each piece in Femke’s collection is lovingly handcrafted, bearing her signature touch of vibrancy and occasional humor. With “Art Smiles,” she invites you to bring a little sunshine into your space and experience the delight of handmade artistry firsthand.
Just as each piece of ceramic bears the mark of handmade craftsmanship, “Art Smiles” embodies the love and dedication she pours into every creation, making it a delightful addition to any space.
19 x 14.5″ / 48 x 37 cm / $880
9 x 6.7″ / 23 x 17 cm / $485
Ceramics
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This work comes from the series “When Happiness Was Ordinary.” In the past, as a child, she could be happy with simple things: an ice cream from the ice cream man, a windmill toy, or a beautiful balloon at a birthday party. However, these are highly transient. The ice cream quickly melts, the windmill breaks, and the balloon deflates or blows away. This led to the idea of immortalizing things she associates with happy times in ceramic objects so that they evoke the feeling permanently. These artworks make you happy every day.
I’m thrilled to introduce “Art Smiles” by Femke ter Brake, a celebration of joy and whimsy in ceramic form. Inspired by the vibrant colors of the world around us, Femke infuses her work with a touch of her own sunny disposition. From the graceful shapes of thrown vessels to the playful details of hand-built sculptures, her pieces reflect a unique blend of craftsmanship and creativity.
─ Isabella Rodriguez | Vuvu.nl
In 2015, Femke ter Brake from Amsterdam first discovered clay and started hand-building at the Gooise Academy. She has her studio at home in Laren and regularly exhibits there and in its surroundings. Her artworks can also be admired at the galleries Domo Eclectica in Gouda and Montulet in The Hague.
Her signature can be described as versatile, cheerful, sunny, and occasionally humorous.
─ Isabella Rodriguez | Vuvu.nl
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