Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio
Ceramic artworks and sculptures handmade by South African Artists
South Africa's most recognisable and collected ceramic art brand, with humble roots in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands. Designed in the Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio, each handmade and one of a kind ceramic has been created by the marrying of two skilled artists – a sculptor and a painter, both of whom sign the piece.
Ardmore Ceramic Art is about life. It is colour, humour and the unexpected. Magical elephants wear cloaks of flowers, spots and stripes, tribal men travel through the African bush as animal riders, explorer monkeys playfully swing from trees and branches, and leopards are frozen in the moment before they catch their prey. Colourful, imaginative, vibrant, delicate and dramatic - these are just some of the hallmarks of the original Ardmore Ceramic artworks that have earned international awards.
Ardmore is not just about ceramics. It is about the artists. Working in the true African spirit of Ubuntu, exquisitely handcrafted and highly detailed figurative works and functional ware are created by more than fifty artists who draw on Zulu traditions and folklore, history, the natural world and their own lives for inspiration.
Bringing together function and form, the design,style, size and colour combinations of Ardmore Ceramics created are ever-changing. Fauna and flora complementing each other, wildlife animals of every variety playfully coexisting, trees, plants, exotic flowers and leaves in bold and beautiful colourations, the options are limitless, always bringing together natural beauty to be celebrated, admired and enjoyed.
Make any high tea a stylish affair with Ardmore Ceramic teapots. Set your table with fresh flowers in an Ardmore vase and indoor plants in your Ardmore planter pots. Up the anti even more by adding over the top milk jugs and teacups, sure to create interest and bring a smile to your guests' faces. Cakes can be presented on beautiful cake stands and served on creatively designed functional platters and plates. If your party continues into the evening, light your bespoke Ardmore candle sticks to set the scene and create ambiance. As an absolute showpiece, animal riders are sure to be the real conversation pieces for you to share with your friends and family as you can admire the intricate design, careful attention to detail, combination of colours, shapes and forms - a truly magical experience to be celebrated over and over.