Recollecting Forwards

Glenn Adamson | Salon94 | 1st August 2025

Siesbye happily agrees she makes nothing but ceramic bowls. Her unadorned pieces reflect ancient Anatolian forms with a modern Scandinavian overlay. Why does such seemingly plain work get so much acclaim? Partly it’s their refined designs with tiny bases and flowing lines. More though, it’s their beguiling simplicity. As Morandi (a Siesbye favourite) demonstrated “there is nothing more complicated than simplicity.” Siesbye notes the ultimate form of her work is “decided by the clay”. Images are here.