• Sus advocates for the environment through ceramics
• Her process includes energy-efficient single-fired raw glazing
• She embraces the unpredictability of the kiln

Sus Andersen creates porcelain globe shaped forms that combine storytelling, material experimentation and a deep concern for the natural world. Inspired by nature, she works with techniques including throwing, press moulding, slip decoration and raw glazing, an energy-efficient process requiring only a single firing. Sus' globes are built with layers of slips, oxides and mineral-based glazes that create atmospheric hues reminiscent of weather systems, oceans and landscapes. Coloured slips are applied and scraped back to reveal textures and imagery of endangered animal species. Each globe is therefore transformed into a narrative canvas on which Sus explores the fragile relationship between humanity and nature. “Nature and wildlife mean a great deal to me, and I want the pots to speak up for the animals,” she says.