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For the past 4 years, we’ve been giving £500 a month to a creative in the UK. Grant #048 goes to Haoran Bie.
This month’s grant is the second of 4 grants funded by a reader named Nina – thank you to Nina for your generous donation!
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Haoran Bie is a London-based ceramic artist and designer whose work is deeply rooted in the meeting point between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. With a background in product design, Haoran has been working on his ceramic skills since 2021, specialising in throwing, ceramic casting and mould making. His artistic path is characterised by a commitment to exploring the expressive power of clay, blending functionality with aesthetic innovation.
In addition to his solo work, Haoran co-manages a ceramics studio in London called 4AM STUDIO, where he and his colleagues take a hands-on approach to everything from sourcing raw materials to the design and production of ceramic pieces. The studio’s work, including the ‘Staircase Mug’, is regularly exhibited at markets across London and attracts a wide range of collectors and enthusiasts.
Haoran Bie’s work exemplifies his dedication to ceramic craftsmanship and his ability to innovate in the field of ceramics. His work reflects his artistic philosophy that each piece is an exploration of form, function and material. As an ever-evolving artist, Hao Ran has always been committed to push the boundaries of what ceramics can achieve as functional objects and works of art.
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4AM Studio have an Etsy shop and you can also catch them at Jubilee Market in Covent Garden – stay tuned on their instagram for updates about where they’ll be & when
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