With rhythmic, stacked silhouettes and looping handles, these one-of-a-kind mugs turn morning coffees into a sculptural experience. Created as a series of 8 for Colossal, each retro-futuristic mug is uniquely hand-thrown and assembled by Chicago ceramic artist Dara Schuman.
“Over time, I’ve found that my best pieces come from exploration rather than control,” the artist explains. Sitting before the pottery wheel, Schuman allows her thoughts to melt away before permitting her subconscious take charge. “Letting the clay guide me is what I enjoy most about the medium."
About Dara Schuman
Dara Schuman is a Chicago-based potter who is fascinated by how far clay can be manipulated while maintaining its integrity. Treating each piece as a conversation between control and spontaneity, tension between precision and fluidity drive her process, resulting in vessels that blur the line between function and sculpture. Her goal is to create work that feels both familiar and otherworldly—objects that invite curiosity and reflection, while celebrating the endless possibilities of material and form.
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