Royal Goedewaagen's Ceramic People by Robert Bronwasser are modern figurines meant to recall a more human element. Bronwasser created the Ceramic People under Smool Design Studio for Royal Goedewaagen in an attempt to bring contemporary design to traditional Dutch ceramics.
Some of the Ceramic People are simple and undecorated while others, including Holly, are intricately painted to give a sense of personality.
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Contemporary Ceramic Figures
Robert Bronwasser's 'Ceramic People' for Smool Design Studio
Trend Themes
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