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Loren Kaplan Sculptures

Loren Kaplan is a South African ceramic artist and teacher who now lives in Toronto. Kaplan earned a BFA from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and studied at the Kim Sacks School of Ceramics. In 1995, she established her own studio and began a teaching career. She spent 10 years working for the Visual Arts and Crafts Academy in Johannesburg before creating her own ceramics business. Kaplan creates thrown or hand-built textured and organic pieces in porcelain and stoneware. Her pieces range in size and form, with delicate botanical patterned carvings. Kaplan has exhibited regularly in South Africa and Toronto and received awards from the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition and the Vita Craft Award at the African Window in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Her work is held in many private collections and in the South African Constitutional Court Art Collection.

(Biography provided by OENO Gallery)

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Artist: Loren Kaplan
Black Poppyseed Capsule No 3 - contemporary, handcrafted, ceramic sculpture
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary ceramic vessel was inspired by nature and rendered in black. As a masterful ceramicist, Loren Kaplan has been intrigued by the concept of containers; the idea that...
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2010s Contemporary Loren Kaplan Sculptures

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Black Poppyseed Capsule No 2 - contemporary, handcrafted, ceramic sculpture
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary ceramic vessel was inspired by nature and rendered in black. As a masterful ceramicist, Loren Kaplan has been intrigued by the concept of containers; the idea that...
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2010s Contemporary Loren Kaplan Sculptures

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Large Engraved Floral Motif Vessel - decorative, handcrafted, porcelain vessel
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Located in Bloomfield, ON
Exquisitely hand engraved white floral patterns adorn this taupe-coloured porcelain vessel by Loren Kaplan. The classic shape and detailing are reminiscent of ancient vessels. Kaplan...
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2010s Contemporary Loren Kaplan Sculptures

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Carved Stoneware Vessel No 2 - decorative, handcrafted, ceramic vessel
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary white ceramic vessel is handmade. Loren Kaplan creates uniquely beautiful ceramics. Her elegant forms are inspired by nature; each design has found the sweet spot ...
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2010s Contemporary Loren Kaplan Sculptures

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Ceramic

Carved Stoneware Vessel No 1 - decorative, handcrafted, ceramic vessel
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary white ceramic vessel is handmade. Loren Kaplan creates uniquely beautiful ceramics. Her elegant forms are inspired by nature; each design has found the sweet spot ...
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2010s Contemporary Loren Kaplan Sculptures

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Ceramic

Carved Stoneware Vessel No 3 - decorative, handcrafted, ceramic vessel
By Loren Kaplan
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary white ceramic vessel is handmade. Loren Kaplan creates uniquely beautiful ceramics. Her elegant forms are inspired by nature; each design has found the sweet spot ...
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2010s Contemporary Loren Kaplan Sculptures

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Ceramic

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Loren Kaplan sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Loren Kaplan sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Loren Kaplan in ceramic, porcelain and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Loren Kaplan sculptures, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of C.T. Whitehouse, Steve Buduo, and Hyland Mather AKA X-O. Loren Kaplan sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $1,650, while the average work can sell for $1,300.

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