Morten Løbner Espersen: Forbidden Fruit

Espersen experiments with materials, colours and textures and is especially fascinated by the chemistry behind ceramics: ‘Objects made from clay or glaze can be seductive, magical and mind blowing. I’m fascinated by the changes materials undergo during the ceramic-making process. It’s incomprehensible how dull white powders, once fired, can turn into an indescribable variety of textures and gloss.’

Magic Mushrooms and Moon Jars
Espersen is also exhibiting a collection of Magic Mushrooms. Varying in shape and colour, the cheerful sculptures are a visualisation of the psychedelic effects that magic mushrooms can induce. Also on show are Moon Jars, an experimental variation on the traditional Korean versions. The surfaces have eight layers of different glazes and were fired several times. The result is a cacophony of colours and bizarre textures. Espersen: ‘They’re never perfect, but can turn out to be surprisingly spectacular.’