»Beuys« Unglazed Tea-Coffee Ceramic Bowl
The natural grey stoneware tea bowl »Beuys« features inside glazing and a raw, unglazed grey clay finish on the outside. It is crafted by hand by one of the last traditional, family-run stoneware ceramic manufacturers in Germany. The multi-purpose shape is suitable for enjoying tea or coffee, but you can also use it for serving tapas, small desserts or snacks. This unglazed ceramic bowl is dishwasher-safe and over time will get a softer patina.
The raw unglazed finish is a tribute to the pioneering German artist Joseph »Beuys«, who used raw, natural materials and actions to advocate for an expanded concept of art. He aimed to collectively address the ecological crisis by non-dualistic ways of thinking, in order to align with our true purpose in life, the preservation of nature, our source.
Discover the matching »Lichen« Bowl or simply opt for a coffee bowl set of four or the tea set with teapot, including a quantity discount.
Design Concept
The tea bowl is part of the grey and unglazed »Singular« Tableware Collection designed in 2021, which emerged out of the black and white ceramic collection »Polar« from 2015. All ceramics are designed to be mixed with each other in every day life.
The black and white ceramics of the »Polar« collection embody opposing poles and represent difference and dualism. While the REH (GERMANY) »Singular« Collection with its grey and unglazed stoneware ceramics stand for variety, equality, and diversity. An essential aspect of modern life seems to be our tendency towards the »having-mode«, dwelling in competitive and divisive thinking (Erich Fromm).
But what is crucial is the »in-between«, such as the so-called »being-mode« in which we can celebrate our commonalities. In all cultures, this often occurs when people come together to eat and drink. The integration of black, white, and grey ceramics into everyday life is, therefore, a playful but also artistic representation of holism.
For me, high-quality, durable, and therefore valuable everyday objects are not only timeless companions, but also modern tools that can encourage us to consume less and more locally, guiding us towards a way of life oriented towards being. After all, who wouldn’t prefer spending much more time with themselves, friends, and family instead of dedicating their life to work for excess consumption?
Singular Product
While our ceramic collections seem homogeneous at first, each piece is singular with subtle unique differences, influenced by factors such as hand-thrown production on the potter’s wheel, glazing, shrinkage during the drying processes, and the varying heat temperatures depending on the oven placement during the double-firing process.
Handcrafted Tradition
Using hand-thrown stoneware embodies the idea of a connection between an artist and a community, a link with other people rather than with factories, machines or corporations. Since hand-thrown stoneware ceramics are based on the tradition of human interaction, they represent an investment in an aesthetic that values patience and celebrates humanity in object.
»Lichen & Beuys« Tea-Coffee Ceramic Bowl Set of 4
This genuine stoneware tea bowl set »Lichen & Beuys« is hand-thrown by one of the last family-run stoneware ceramic manufacturers in Germany. The »Lichen« features inside glazing and a semi-glazed finish on the outside. The »Beuys« is glazed inside and left unglazed on the outside for a puristic, raw aesthetic. The multi-purpose shape is suitable for enjoying tea or coffee, but you can also use it for serving tapas, small desserts or snacks. This unglazed ceramic bowl is dishwasher-safe and over time will get a softer patina.
The purist, grey-green glaze is reminiscent of the natural colour of lichen growing along the bark of trees, which is why the tea bowl is named »Lichen«.
The raw unglazed finish is a tribute to the pioneering German artist Joseph »Beuys«, who used raw, natural materials and actions to advocate for an expanded concept of art. He aimed to collectively address the ecological crisis by non-dualistic ways of thinking, in order to align with our true purpose in life, the preservation of nature, our source.
Discover the tea set including a 1.0 litre teapot and four bowls, including a quantity discount. For larger quantities, please send an e-mail to sales@r-eh.com to receive an offer with a quantity discount.
Design Concept
The coffee and tea bowl set is part of the grey and unglazed »Singular« Tableware Collection designed in 2021, which emerged out of the black and white ceramic collection »Polar« from 2015. All ceramics are designed to be mixed with each other in every day life.
The black and white ceramics of the »Polar« collection embody opposing poles and represent difference and dualism. While the REH (GERMANY) »Singular« Collection with its grey and unglazed stoneware ceramics stand for variety, equality, and diversity. An essential aspect of modern life seems to be our tendency towards the »having-mode«, dwelling in competitive and divisive thinking (Erich Fromm).
But what is crucial is the »in-between«, such as the so-called »being-mode« in which we can celebrate our commonalities. In all cultures, this often occurs when people come together to eat and drink. The integration of black, white, and grey ceramics into everyday life is, therefore, a playful but also artistic representation of holism.
For me, high-quality, durable, and therefore valuable everyday objects are not only timeless companions, but also modern tools that can encourage us to consume less and more locally, guiding us towards a way of life oriented towards being. After all, who wouldn’t prefer spending much more time with themselves, friends, and family instead of dedicating their life to work for excess consumption?
Singular Product
While our ceramic collections seem homogeneous at first, each piece is singular with subtle unique differences, influenced by factors such as hand-thrown production on the potter’s wheel, glazing, shrinkage during the drying processes, and the varying heat temperatures depending on the oven placement during the double-firing process.
Handcrafted Tradition
Using hand-thrown stoneware embodies the idea of a connection between an artist and a community, a link with other people rather than with factories, machines or corporations. Since hand-thrown stoneware ceramics are based on the tradition of human interaction, they represent an investment in an aesthetic that values patience and celebrates humanity in object.
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