The Miniaturists | Marieke Ringel

MARIEKE RINGEL

THE MINIATURISTS

Marieke Ringel studied ceramics in Germany before relocating to Devon, UK where she has established her practise. She has won international acclaim for her ceramic sculptures - showcasing her unique approach to making. “Animals have always been the main source of inspiration for my work. The differing ways that humans relate to animals are of particular interest to me. I want to make those relationships apparent in my work. Rather than introducing a human figure to the form of the animal, I prefer to imply more subtle human association; in this case a box made of clay, thin, almost like cardboard, evoking the association of something human made.

As well as providing a human context from which to view the animal, the box helps to focus the observers attention. It is almost like a picture frame.

It creates a space, a space to connect with the animal; a space to dissolve the boundaries made by lack of knowledge. This body of work led me to explore in depth the human animal studies, a subject that has evolved massively in the past 40 years.�

- Marieke Ringel

Bull Terrier Portrait, No386, 2017 stoneware clay H18.5 x W14 x D7.5 cms £320

Fox Portrait, No371, 2017 stoneware clay H23.5 x W15.5 x D5.5 cms £320

Hare Portrait, No378, 2017 stoneware clay H26.5 x W14 x D6cms £320

Stag Portrait, No388, 2017 stoneware clay and lacquer H19 x W13 x D5.5 cms £310

Marieke Ringel in her studio, 2017

Horse, No392, 2017 stoneware clay H22 x W28 x D10.5 cms £920

Stag, No323, 2016 stoneware clay H26 x W30 x D9 cms £950

Top: Badger Portrait, 2017 stoneware clay H9.5 x W8.5 x D5 cms £110 Middle: Birdskull, No365, 2017 stoneware clay H7.5 x W6.5 x D3 cms £95 Lower: Paws, No321, 2016 stoneware clay H7 x W7 x D3.5 cms £95

Left: Dog Portrait, No356, 2017 stoneware clay H14 x W10 x D5.5 cms £240

Right: Bones, No270, 2016 stoneware clay and porcelain H10 x W9.5 x D5.5 cms £160

Marieke’s hand sculpted animal heads in process

Top: Cat Portrait, No380, 2017 stoneware clay and lacquer H9.5 x W10 x D5 cms £130 Lower: Birdskulls, No363, 2017 stoneware clay H10 x W10 x D5 cms £120

Badger Portrait, No389, 2017 stoneware clay H19 x W17.5 x D6 cms £320

Fox Running, No339, 2017 stoneware clay H14 x W24 x D8 cms £360

Lurcher Running, No284, 2016 stoneware clay H12 x W17 x D6 cms £320

Deer, No382, 2017 stoneware clay and lacquer H18.5 x W13.5 x D6 cms £380

Fox Curled Up, No373, 2017 stoneware clay H19.5 x W12.5 x D6 cms £340

Hare Curled Up, No375, 2017 stoneware clay H21 x W17 x D6.5 cms £350

Horse Portrait, No125, 2016 stoneware clay and lacquer H23.5 x W19 x D6 cms £520

Published by The Scottish Gallery to coincide with the exhibition: THE MINIATURISTS 7 JUNE - 1 JULY 2017 All rights reserved. No part of this catalogue may be reproduced in any form by print, photocopy or by any other means, without the permission of the copyright holders and of the publishers.