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Renate Frotscher
I want to be a teddy bear

2023

About the Item

"When I grow up I want to be A TEDY BEAR so everybody wants to cuddle with me, I like hugs When I grow up is an enchanting collection that takes you on an interesting journey, exploring the profound connection between childhood dreams and the realities of adulthood. Through detailled crafted sculptures made from high-fire stoneware, adorned with engobes and glazefired to 1240ºC, this collection captures the essence of youthful aspirations. Each sculpture portrays a young figure, disguised as their dream profession. From astronauts to artists, firefighters to teachers, these characters embody the limitless imagination and potential children possess. The collection serves as a reflective mirror, reigniting forgotten dreams and hopefully motivating viewers to fearlessly pursue their own passions. "When I Grow Up..." is an invitation to nourish our inner child, to ignite our imagination, and to embrace a future where the possibilities are limitless, whatever age you are! Renate Frotscher, an emerging ceramic artist who has gracefully shifted from graphic design to ceramic sculptures, building an impressive portfolio. With a background in graphic design, her distinctive viewpoint infuses her sculptures and art toys with a disarming charm, drawing inspiration from the world of comics, movies, childhood recollections, and real life encounters. It is through this unique lens that Renate Frotscher's works take shape, characterized by a playful and whimsical essence, luring viewers into a universe where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur.  Intricately interwoven within her creative process lies a narrative essence, evoking emotions of innocence and nostalgia. Using clay as her medium, Renate brings her creations to life with much personality, each sculpture has its unique character with its own story to tell. Her sculptures also possess a magic ability to take us back to memories of our own pasts , they are “madeleines de Proust” ,thus intensifying the emotive power of her creations.
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