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I create ceramic sculpture for minimalist interiors

A Poetic Suggestion

My solo exhibition “A Poetic Suggestion” (“Mekana Şiirsel Bir Öneri” in Turkish) opened on April 27th, 2023 at Galeri Bosfor in Istanbul, Turkey and will be on view until May 31st. From creating the ceramic sculpture to deciding how to display the pieces in the gallery this exhibition has been such a fun adventure. The […]

May 17, 2023

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Pergamon No.27

Pergamon No.27 is a sculptural vessel from the Lithic Collection. It has a tall and slender shape with an elegantly bent lip. The form has a gentle indent that adds to the organic nature of this vessel and the earthy texture brings depth to the minimalist form. The color is a mixture of a matte […]

December 13, 2022

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Essential Journal Interview

I had the pleasure of being interviewed for the Essential Journal by Jai McIntosh. This interview was a first in a new series about artists called “Meet the Maker”. I am sharing the article below, but you can also find it on pages 75-77 of Issue 65. I hope you enjoy it!!

November 10, 2022

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Making of a Taurus Sculpture

I have been working on a new Taurus Sculpture from the Lithic Collection. I filmed the whole process of making this piece from an initial lump of clay to the finished form. I hope you enjoy watching me work!

November 7, 2022

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Exhibition in Faenza, Italy

Recently I was in an exhibition named “Land/Marks” in Faenza, Italy. The show was on display at the magnificent Galleria Cento Pacifici as part of Argillá Italia. Ireland was the guest country at this year’s festival and I was delighted to be participating with a group of other artists from Ceramics Ireland. I partook in […]

September 15, 2022

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Pergamon No.30

Pergamon No.30 is a sculptural vessel from the Lithic Collection. It is built by hand with the coiling method. The gritty clay gives the surface an earthy and raw feel that brings texture to the simple organic form. The neutral palette that combines white and burnt ochre, blends into a bisque-like color from afar. The […]

September 14, 2022

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Yasha Butler Pergamon 30 at Galeri Bosfor

Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey

I am happy to be participating in another Exhibition at Galeri Bosfor in Istanbul, Turkey. The space at Bosfor captures the daylight beautifully and the show is aptly named “On the Nature of Daylight”. I am participating with my piece Pergamon No.30.   “This exhibition is a modest invitation to observe the changing effects of daylight filtering […]

August 22, 2022

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Pergamon No.22

Pergamon No.22 is a sculptural ceramic bowl from the Lithic Collection.  It is minimal and elegant, with an earthy and textured surface. Its neutral toned color palette is a mixture of burnt ochre and matte white, which takes on a bisque like color from afar.  The vessel is made from stoneware clay with mineral pigments applied […]

August 18, 2022

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Pergamon No.18

Pergamon No.18 is a tall and slender ceramic sculptural vessel from the Lithic Collection.  While the shape is very minimal and refined, the surface has a rugged and earthy texture. Its neutral toned color palette is a mixture of burnt ochre and matte white, which takes on a bisque like color from afar.  The sculpture’s […]

March 11, 2022

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Ceramics Artist Yasha Butler featured in Ceramics Monthly Magazine June July August 2021

Ceramics Monthly Magazine Spotlight

  Last summer I had the pleasure of being featured in the Spotlight section of Ceramics Monthly Magazine.  This little interview was a special opportunity to look back on the past seven years of my career. I had been featured in Ceramics Monthly in the same summer issue back in 2014.  I see my art […]

February 14, 2022

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CALMING PHONE BACKGROUNDS

I have to admit these are some very unsettling times. I frequently find myself in an unending loop of checking my phone, freaking out, telling myself it doesn't do my sanity any good, then 10 seconds later checking my phone again. You too?? Well, I created a little something that can help.

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Core values

I believe that it is better to own a single thoughtful object than many unintentional ones.

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02. LESS IS MORE

03. EVERYDAY

I believe that in order to enjoy life we need to experience beauty on a daily basis – in our homes, in our routines, in even the most mundane of our tasks.

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04. TIMELESS

I believe in creating objects that belong to the past and the future

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05. IMPERFECT

I believe there is beauty in the natural, the hand crafted, the imperfect.

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About

Hi, I’m Yasha Butler. I am a ceramic artist, sculptor and designer who is passionate about helping people with an understated aesthetic transform their interiors. From large sculptural vessels to simple accessories, I work with clay to create objects that add a sense of poetry to the spaces we live in.

My style is simple, elegant and organic. And, I am a minimalist who adores the beauty of the imperfect.

Hi, I’m Yasha Butler. I am a ceramic artist, sculptor and designer who is passionate about helping people with an understated aesthetic transform their interiors. From large sculptural vessels to simple accessories, I work with clay to create objects that add a sense of poetry to the spaces we live in. 

My style is simple, elegant and organic. And, I am a minimalist who adores the beauty of the imperfect.

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