Nike Kero
I am a Swedish ceramic artist currently based in Gothenburg. I started studying ceramics in 2019 and have since then invested all my time into this wonderful craft. My work features sculptural projects as well as carefully handcrafted tableware, mostly inspired by East Asian cultures. I fire most of my work in a reduction atmosphere between 1280 - 1315°C. This firing technique requires specific kilns and expertise resulting in unique esthetics that can’t be achieved in regular kilns. With the environment in mind as well as the safety for the consumer and myself as the creator, I avoid toxic materials such as heavy metals. I make all my glazes myself which gives me full control over the ingredients and recycle all my waste material, both clay and glazes. From the waste material I create one of a kind glazes and clay mixes impossible to recreate. I’m always looking for new challenges and I continue to evolve my artistry by exploring and mastering new techniques within the ceramic field.Exhibitions
- 2025 Galleri Cozmo, Lund, 20 Mars – 30 April
- 2024 Stenkolsgatan 3, 27 September – 6 Oktober
- 2024 Blå Hallen Höganäs, 19 Juli – 21 Juli
- 2024 Ronneby Konsthall – Sydosten United, 15 Juni – 25 Augusti
- 2024 Sintra Galleri – Jubileumsutställning, 1 Juni – 30 Juli
- 2024 ‘‘Komorebi 木漏れ日’’ at Kaolin Galleri, 4 Maj – 29 Maj
- 2024 Konstrundan KKV Sockerbruket, Göteborg 12 – 14 April
- 2023 Kulturnatta, KKV Sockerbruket 27 Oktober
- 2023 Göteborgs Kulturkalas, Orangeriet Studio, Hovås Göteborg
- 2022 Kalmar Konstmuseum – Sydosten United, Kalmar
- 2022 Capellagårdens Sommarutställning, Öland 2021 Capellagårdens Sommarutställning, Öland
Distributors
- Sintra, Landsvägsgatan 5, Göteborg Orangeriet Studio, Hovås Allé 7, Göteborg
- Capellagårdens Hantverksbutik, Vickleby bygata, Öland
Work life experience
- 2024 Board member at KKV Gothenburg
- 2024 Collaboration with fashion brand Oscar Jacobson
- 2024 Teaching courses at KKV, Gothenburg.
- 2024 Guest teacher at Vårdinge folkhögskola –
Tableware techniques
- 2024 Teaching at Moja Studio, Gothenburg
- 2024 Teaching at Medborgarskolan, Gothenburg
- 2024 Teaching summer courses at Folkuniversitetet, Lund
- 2023 Workshops, Orangeriet Studios, Gothenburg
- 2023 Teaching summer courses at Folkuniversitetet, Lund
- 2023 Teaching at Medborgarskolan, Gothenburg
- 2023 Guest teacher at Vårdinge folkhögskola – Tableware techniques
- 2022 Guest teacher at Vårdinge Folkhögsola – Reduction and wood firering
- 2022 Teaching at Folkuniversitetet, Lund
- 2021 Assistent teacher to Malin Grumstedt, summer course, Capellagården, Öland
- 2021 Guest teacher at Capellagården, Öland – Reduction firing
Scolarships
- 2024 Helge Ax:son Johnsons stiftelse
- 2022 Stiftelsen Siv & Carl Malmstens minne
- 2022 Helge Ax:son Johnsons stiftelse
- 2022 Estrid Ericson Stiftelse
- 2021 Stiftelsen AAA
- 2021 Estrid Ericsons stiftelse
- 2020 Stiftelsen AAA
Education
- 2021 – 2022 Ceramic crafts, Capellagården Öland,
- 2020 – 2021 Ceramic crafts, Capellagården Öland
- 2019 – 2020 Ceramic crafts, Grebbestads Folkhögskola