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Maud and Mabel

Name: Maud and Mabel
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Maud and Mabel Contemporary art gallery in Hampstead Village, London.

Founded in 2012 by Karen Whiteley in Hampstead Village, London, Maud and Mabel is a carefully curated space. It unites contemporary aesthetic with ancient craft in every guise from ceramics and wood to glass, textiles and precious metals and stones. These pieces are rooted in shibumi, an aspect of Japanese aesthetics that balances simplicity and complexity with perfection and imperfection. Where e

legant forms boast rough tactile qualities and intricately engineered artistry is performed with refined subtlety. Alongside showcasing a wide selection of works, Maud & Mabel works closely with pioneering artists from around the globe to create special collections, exhibitions and collaborations that honour both the artist and spectator in the gallery and online, as well as supplying and working with designers on major projects.

13/03/2025

Drawing on classical references, Abigail Schama’s large jug is named ‘After Persephone‘ Queen of the underworld, Goddess of Spring. Steady, capacious and proud and made from reclaimed stoneware clay, dressed in porcelain and copper. While Annette Lindenberg’s ‘Kelp’ teabowl and yunomi cup, carved from a grey clay and glazed in a mid green glaze, reflect the artist’s interest in natural geomorphic forms, colours and textures. Influenced by the Japanese aesthetic theory of wabi-sabi - the works evoke at once intimate personal stories and the vastness of nature.

20/02/2025

Yamada’s ceramics fuse elegance with irregularity - earthy yet refined, with undulating lines, soft curves, and skewed edges. Her minimalist works embody a poetic observation of nature, shaped through skilled hand building techniques, subtle glazes, and electric kiln firing. Each piece captures fleeting moments: the smell of the earth, the sway of grass, and the hush of the wind.

Titled ‘Koto no Ha’, an old Japanese phrase for “words,” this exhibition reflects Yamada’s contemplation of fragments - of events, objects, and nature. Rooted in Japan’s culture of subtlety and introspection, her works invite interpretation, much like words left unspoken between the lines.

View Yukico Yamada’s work in ‘Koto no Ha’, online and in the gallery until Saturday 22nd February.

11/02/2025

Recently relocated to Tamba, where her studio sits surrounded by Japans scenic mountain-scapes, ceramicist Yukico Yamada finds inspiration in the quiet beauty of nature. Growing up in rural Osaka, she developed a deep appreciation for the fleeting moments of the natural world - an influence that continues to shape her artistic practice. Since her first solo exhibition in Kyoto in 2019, Yamada has exhibited internationally, bringing her poetic ceramics to audiences across New Zealand, China, and Japan. Now, for the first time, she presents a solo exhibition in London: Koto no Ha.

The exhibition title, meaning “words” in an old Japanese phrase, reflects Yamada’s contemplative approach - where fragments of events, objects, and nature take form through her ceramics. Her work fuses elegance with irregularity: earthy yet refined, featuring undulating lines, soft curves, and skewed edges. Each piece captures fleeting moments, from the scent of the earth to the sway of grass in the wind.
“I don’t have anything specific that I aim for, but the nature I see every day is always majestic, delicate, mysterious, and fascinating. For example, a beautiful mountain range consists of many trees, each with individual leaves - some insect-eaten, some damaged. Every leaf catches light differently, creating layers of existence. I think these observations mix with my imagination to create the details in my work.”

See Yamada’s full collection in the gallery or online - showing through to Saturday 22nd February

06/02/2025

Opening today…

‘Koto no Ha’
an exhibition of works by Japanese ceramicist Yukico Yamada

PV: Thursday 6th February, 5-7.30pm
Online from 7.30pm at maudandmabel.com
Exhibition continues through to Saturday 22 February in the gallery and online

Titled ‘Koto no Ha’, an old Japanese phrase for “words,” this exhibition reflects Yamada’s contemplation of fragments - of events, objects, and nature. Rooted in Japan’s culture of subtlety and introspection, her works invite interpretation, much like words left unspoken between the lines

“My works are spun from fragments of natural things around me. I always feel that it is similar to weaving words. When I create, I sometimes write down words that move me, translating them into form. Perhaps I shape my works as if I am weaving words for the natural elements that inspire me – wind, fog, plants, and light.”

Through delicate hand-built forms and muted glazes, Yamada distils the essence of her rural upbringing, expressing both elegance and imperfection. Her ceramics embody the quiet beauty of Kyoto’s traditional architecture and natural surroundings, evoking moments of stillness and contemplation.

Marking Yamada’s first solo exhibition in London, ‘Koto no Ha’ offers a deeper exploration of her poetic practice. We are delighted to share this exceptional collection, showcasing her unique ability to transform fleeting impressions into timeless.

04/02/2025

Pursuing purity, Kiho Kang designs with the aim of form only representing function. Free of unnecessary adornments each piece allows its user to experience the texture of the clay.

All white, the playful work has an unglazed matte exterior combined with a transparent glazed interior, this only adds to the pure and structural elements of the work: the simplicity and texture in each piece displaying the time and craftsmanship that has gone into its making.

Created with the user in mind, Kang’s ceramics are both fully functional and aesthetic, each piece impactful as part of a group or on its own.

23/01/2025

‘Koto no Ha’
an exhibition of works by Yukico Yamada
7th-22nd February

We are delighted to announce ‘Koto no Ha’, the first solo exhibition in London by celebrated Japanese ceramicist Yukico Yamada. This marks the second time we have showcased Yamada’s work, and we are thrilled to offer a deeper exploration of her poetic practice through this exceptional collection.

With her chosen title ‘Koto no Ha’, referencing the old Japanese for “words”, Yamada reflects on her contemplation of fragments — of events, of things, of nature. Rooted in a uniquely Japanese culture of subtlety and consideration, her works invite viewers to interpret and reflect, much like words left between the lines.

“My works are spun from fragments of natural things around me. I always feel that it is similar to weaving words. When I actually create my works, I sometimes write down some words that I feel and create a shape from them. Perhaps I create my works as if I am weaving words for the natural elements that inspire me, such as the wind, fog, plants, and light.”

Based in Kyoto, surrounded by traditional architecture and nature’s quiet beauty, Yamada draws inspiration from her surroundings to create earthy, minimalist ceramics. Through delicate hand-building techniques, asymmetrical forms, and muted glazes, she captures fleeting moments: the sway of grass, the smell of the earth, and the silence of observation.

Exhibiting internationally since her debut solo show in Kyoto (2019), Yamada’s practice fuses elegance with irregularity, expressing the essence of her rural Osaka upbringing and her deep connection to the natural world.

Exhibition Dates: 7th - 22nd February 2025
PV: 5-7.30pm Thursday 6th February
Online: 7.30pm Thursday 6th February at maudandmabel.com

Maud & Mabel
10 Perrins Court
Hampstead
NW3 1QS
London

(Visit the link in our bio to RSVP, request an exhibition catalogue and sign up to our newsletter for updates!)

21/01/2025

Soft natural tones and intricate surface textures within minimal forms… Yoko Ozawa creates exquisite surfaces using clay from South Australia and glazes made with yellow box ash (eucalyptus) from her own fireplace. The natural crackle glaze creates a tangible, organic texture that enhances the characteristics of form. Washi paper artist Wataru Hatano’s experimental works layer natural materials such as washi, soil and pigment, exploring tone and surface through heavy textures and tranquil colours to exude an aura of harmony.

16/12/2024

Exquisite vessels by highly sought after ceramicist and LOEWE Craft Prize finalist Gaku Nakane.

Gaku Nakane’s work evolves daily. Inspired by the landscape surrounding his idyllic countryside home and workshop, with its striking cliffs and boundless forests, Nakane’s youth spent playing amongst natural environments is a pervading conceptual exploration within his work. His works exhibit a sustained meditation on the palettes and textures of nature; observing with heightened perception the surfaces of trees, rocks and other materials has shaped his artistic identity. Combining characterful silhouettes with intricate, tactile surfaces, Nakane wishes to explore ‘ambiguities of boundaries’ between the handmade and the naturally formed: “between a vessel like a stone and a stone like a vessel”. For Nakane, a sense of temporality is intrinsic to his work. He is drawn to nature due to the proximity it gives to a material feeling of time that one can experience, something that is embodied and felt rather than abstract. The forms of rocks changing as they tumble down a flowing river, or large fallen trees carved with cuts and bruises: their appearance is a reflection of time, and Nakane delights in the stories, emotions and experiences that are reflected and embedded through shape and form - allow him to think about those that have come before him. This extends too to Nakane’s fascination with antique items and old tools, which sometimes feature within his sculptural ceramic installations.

See Gaku’s work full collection online by visiting the link in our bio..

12/12/2024

Deep, soulful surfaces by Japanese washi paper artist Hatano Wataru and wood working duo Takahashi McGil.

Mark McGilvray and Kaori Takahashi’s creations are made through a collaborative process, with Mark woodturning and Kaori chiselling. Takahashi McGil’s production expanded to include lacquerware following a trip to Japan in 2018. They were introduced to urashi lacquering, which originates as tree sap, and makes objects waterproof as well as adding strength. The urashi lacquering process demands a meticulous approach, with the necessity of applying several layers of lacquer, as well as the perfect, humid temperature, for the lacquer to dry.

Hatano Wataru is now a highly acclaimed washi craftsman and papermaker, with an eponymous company that pioneered using washi to create furniture, crockery, wallpaper and flooring, subsequently broadening and enhancing the washi industry. The raw materials needed for washi, Kozo trees and fresh water, are readily available in Kurotani. Hatano’s innovative use of washi as a construction material is enabled by applying additional Japanese materials, such as soil, konnyaku paste, persimmon tannin and vegetable oil, to its surface to imbue it with additional properties. Hatano combines a deep understanding of tradition with a contemporary approach, making his works, in all their different forms, so in demand.

11/12/2024

Have you ever seen such a serene set of platters? Subtly organic and free in form with the most delicately balanced weight and softly tapering rim, these porcelain platters by Ditte Blohm are gift to any setting.

Ditte Blohm was born in Denmark, and has a background in fine art and specialised in experience based pieces. Ditte is especially drawn to the medium of porcelain. Her work is inspired by merging attitudes of danish and Japanese design, focusing on the Japanese ideology of the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete, against the inherent serenity of the Scandinavian design aesthetic.

See Ditte’s work along with other inspiring pieces curated in our Christmas edit by visiting the link in our bio.

05/12/2024

Warm, resonant tones and intricate details unite a harmonious collection of works in clay, wood and ink, brought together from artists working in different parts of the word, celebrating a shared yet unspoken connection through fine artistry and soulful creativity.

Though deeply immersed in the rhythms of Japanese culture, Masahiko Yamamoto’s ceramics speak with a cosmopolitan voice. Inspired by the flowing contours of rivers, the majestic shapes of mountains, and the vibrant artistry of Southeast Asia, his work embodies both tradition and bold innovation. With playful experimentation and eclectic influences, Yamamoto crafts pieces that honor the legacy of Japanese pottery while carving out a visual language uniquely his own.

Italian woodworker Marco Bellini describes his craft as a challenge both personal and universal—an object, he muses, is like a word: defined, yet only truly alive in context. His series Muluvenice, named from an ancient Etruscan word meaning “dedicated to,” evokes the timeless echoes of the past. Each sculpture carries the weight of ancient reverence, revealing the tactile dialogue between wood and the unseen histories it holds.

Josephine Cottrell’s monotypes traverse the quiet spaces where contrasts collide—light and shadow, storm and serenity, abstraction and fine detail. Her intimate compositions, rendered in haunting monochrome, invite contemplation, offering solitude through their atmospheric presence. Delicate yet unyielding, her work invites viewers to lose themselves in a dance of ambiguity and suggestion, a space where specifics dissolve into personal resonance.

Kazunori Ohnaka draws upon the concept of Yūgen, the Japanese aesthetic of “mysterious profundity,” to shape his dynamic ceramics. Inspired by ancient forms and the latent beauty of imperfection, his creations challenge conventional boundaries of balance and form. Through innovation and intuition, Ohnaka beckons the viewer to look beyond surface and structure.

28/11/2024

Crafted by London based artist Annette Lindenberg using traditional Japanese kurinuki technique, these precious pieces hint at constellations and rooftop galaxies with intricate silver droplet details dramatically contrasting their deep glaze and textured surfaces.
‘I know it’s a classic thing to say I’m inspired by the environment, but I really am; in particular, stones and the way I feel in different spaces and places. The reason I’m so drawn to the silver droplets is because it really reminds me of visiting my grandmother in the Canary islands and lying on top of her roof, getting to look at the stars because it’s so bright and sparkly. It gives me a calming feeling to think about that memory. I revisit memories and moments I enjoyed and bring those into my work.’

14/11/2024

In Return to Form, Stuart Carey offers a profound exploration of human connection, distilled through the art of ceramics. This exhibition, debuting at our gallery, presents an intimate series of pieces that reflect both the artist’s creative renewal and his desire to reconnect with the core of his practice. For Carey, these works are “an exploration of myself as a maker...of human qualities, formative relationships, and the physical and emotional representation of these in clay.”
In Return to Form, Stuart Carey offers a profound exploration of human connection, distilled through the art of ceramics. This exhibition, debuting at our gallery, presents an intimate series of pieces that reflect both the artist’s creative renewal and his desire to reconnect with the core of his practice. For Carey, these works are “an exploration of myself as a maker...of human qualities, formative relationships, and the physical and emotional representation of these in clay.”

See the full collection of works in the gallery or online, showing until Saturday 16th November!

05/11/2024

Central to Carey’s interaction with clay is the idea of elegance in form, a concept inspired by an article by potter Gwyn Hanssen-Pigott on “rightness of form.” For over twenty years, Carey has been influenced by the relationship between the visual, physical, and emotional aspects of form. His pursuit of elegance is a continuous journey, with each piece representing a unique blend of perfection and flaw, much like human beings.
Carey’s attention to detail is evident in every piece. Some forms are subtly altered with a squeeze or an embracing hold, capturing a frozen gesture in time. This physical and emotional connection invites the viewer to touch and interact with the pieces, creating an intimate experience that transcends the visual.

We invite you to join us for the opening of ‘Return to Form’ (and to celebrate Carey’s return to the wheel) this Thursday, 7th November, 5-7.30pm at 10 Perrins Court, Hampstead, NW31QS.
Please RSVP to [email protected]

The exhibition will continue through to Saturday 16 November and be available to view and buy online at maudandmabel.com

31/10/2024

Stuart Carey’s latest collection, Return to Form, redefines elegance and simplicity in ceramic art. Each piece in this collection reflects Carey’s refined aesthetic, honed over a distinguished career and inspired by human gestures and natural forms. Crafted from fine white stoneware and porcelain, these vessels are meticulously thrown and subtly altered to capture frozen moments, inviting touch and interaction.
Presented in harmonious tones of soft satin hues, the collection exudes calm and unity, making each piece a perfect statement of timeless beauty. Whether displayed alone or grouped, these vessels complement each other, forming unique visual relationships that mirror the complexity and grace of human connections.

We invite you to join us for the opening of Return to Form, Thursday 7th November, 5-7.30pm, at 10Perrins Court, NW31QS. (Please RSVP to [email protected])

Works will be available online from 7.30pm, be sure to sign up to our newsletter at the link in our bio to receive a reminder as the collection goes live!

24/10/2024

‘Geira’ by Ditte Blohm, one of a series of vessels now available in the gallery and online.
Ditte Blohm’s work combines the serenity of the Scandinavian design aesthetic with the Japanese approach to the imperfect and incomplete. Her work intends to provoke a sensory experience in the user. Blohm is particularly drawn to the colour white because of its enhancement of the shape and material of the piece, and works primarily in porcelain. Inspired by the exciting uncertainty of Japanese aesthetics, Blohm’s work can draw one in by merely observing its difference and its uniqueness. Her sculptural works invite us to marvel at the possibilities of clay when it meets in Ditte’s erudite hands; there is unending fascination in their fluid shapes and strength.

“In a world that favours distraction, it’s always a challenge not to be pulled in all directions.

But sculpting wet clay is calming. It instantly brings me back to the calm Danish countryside and allows me to immerse myself in my universe and let my mind lead my hands. When this happens, the sculptures take on their own life, and an exciting journey begins. Living in a world with constant distractions and a search for the perfect, I try to pause, slow down, and be present in the moment. My pieces create sensory experiences while embracing the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete.” - Ditte Blohm

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