Annemiek Hamelink
Ossenisse, Netherlands
Websitewww.two-trees.eu
Artist Statement
Annemiek creates happy, whimsical porcelain, from functional to sculptural pieces, jewelry, and lighting. Animals, nature, and their little and big surprises inspire her most.
Studio Description
Small one-woman studio in a small village in the Netherlands. Annemiek is mostly self taught, after following some beginners' courses. When she found porcelain, she quickly started to develop her typical whimsical style featuring tiny animals.
What type of clay do you use?
Porcelain
What temperature do you fire to?
1234° C
What is your primary forming method?
Electric kiln
What one word would you use to describe your work?
Whimsical
What is the one thing in your studio you can’t live without?
Small scalpel like tool and a needle
What are your top three studio wishes?
Keep it more tidy.
How do you recharge creatively?
Taking time to just watch and care for our animals (currently 3 cats and 3 chickens), walking, and reading.