Postface : Viki Noorman Kert

Postface

Successful careers are not “planned”. Successful careers are developed by preparing for opportunities

Managing oneself, Peter F. Drucker

It is my belief that the pursuit of excellence in the field of craft allows for the creation of connections between human and material, both significant and essential. Through your education you have developed the skills and knowledge to create these special moments of sensuous presence, meeting the viewer or user in their everyday lives.

I have seen you develop work, based on your own universe, where your personal artistic expression has challenged traditions, pushing towards your own unique material vision for the future. Working in depth with, and creating, artistic and experimental work, for you it has been the curiosity about the material itself, the workshops being the central focus and laboratory for your personal, creative journey. As a group you present a diversity of themes and expressions that contribute to the continued development of the field of craft, taking on a variety of themes and aesthetic preferences.

At the Royal Danish Academy on Bornholm, we have endeavored to create the best possible study frame for your development. Challenging you, with difficult questions which where not only based on “yes or no” but were often left open. Such is the world in which the contemporary maker finds themselves, for it is in this middle ground where the possibility for future development lies.

I would encourage you to use the international network you have established during your time here at school as well as the many contacts and collaborations you have made with the craftspeople here on Bornholm.

I, as well as the whole team on Bornholm, have been immensely impressed with your focus, despite a very challenging academic year. Throughout this time of uncertainty, you have shown us, strength, and readiness for change, and not least a very strong sense of unity and community. Despite these unprecedented challenges, you have had the great task of completing your bachelor project, bringing your own artistic vision into being - At the same time as the world around you, your families and loved ones were in deep crisis. Regarding these challenges, you have my deepest respect.

Be entrepreneurial, capitalising on your newly made business strategies. I believe in your bright futures, many of which have already begun to take shape. I just know that the whole world will be your future workplace in so many different contexts. I look forward to following you all.

The very best of luck from me to you. See you out there.

Viki Daily Leader - Crafts in Glass and Ceramics

Thank you : 15. Juni Fonden Augustinus Fonden Beckett-Fonden Frimodt-Heineke Fonden Martha og Paul Kerrn-Jespersens Fond Gurli og Paul Madsens fond William Demant Fonden Otto Bruuns Fond Aage og Johanne Louis-Hansens Fond Sparekassen Bornholms Fond Dansk Tennis Fond

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