Sarah Pschorn

Combining past and present

• Sarah's ceramic works are like 3D collages of different styles
• She is inspired by the aesthetics of the Baroque period
• She works on several pieces at the same time

Born and raised in Dresden, the discourse between past and present has been a key influence on the development of Sarah Pschorn’s artistic expression. “I grew up near the historical Baroque part of the town and this exposure to the Baroque aesthetic primed me in a way,” she says. The negotiation between what to preserve and what to let go evolved as a core theme in her work. “Dealing appropriately with the precious works and achievements of past centuries is a fundamental challenge for progress,” she feels. Using the vessel as a carrier of ideas and thoughts, almost like the canvas of a painter, Sarah Pschorn creates mesmerising 3D collages that have been recognised nationally and internationally.

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Your works seem like collages of different styles...

That's right. In my works different eras and styles are combined, currently mainly pop and Baroque. This often results in a bizarre mixture. My take on the Baroque is admiring but also carries a loving irony.

Why did you choose to work with porcelain?

It resists time and decay. I like the fact that clay and porcelain allow the manifestation and conservation of spontaneous gestures. Also, porcelain and its historical significance play an important role as a symbol of the change in our values over time.

How do your works relate to each other?

I usually work on several objects at the same time. If individual pieces tell a story both for themselves and together, then a group of works is born. Other pieces don't want to establish a relationship and remain isolated. It resembles the complicated social structure we live in.

How do past and present relate in our times?

Artistic endeavour in today's world can't fail to reference what's gone before. It's a logical consequence of the flood of images in the digital age. We are surrounded by things from all over the world. So it is becoming more difficult for artists to convince themselves they are doing something new.

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