I create whimsical ceramic artwork which has been my passion for over ten years now. I discovered clay when I studied Graphic Design at the University of Aachen in Germany.

Having been raised in a place where we use rich colors to brighten up rainy days, my work always has a happy feel to it. My work is strongly influenced by Japanese Pop culture and can be described as Kawaii; a Japanese term which translates to cute or adorable. Cuteness has become a nearly universally esteemed aspect of Japanese culture which has become to fascinate me.

Currently my studio is located in my Lafayette, California home, where my work is entirely built by hand which makes every piece very unique.

It's my goal to make unique pieces that people can use and enjoy - whimsical art that makes people look and smile.

Sabine, Stephan, Aiko and Niki Our Fountain - Tiles are made by Sabine

Kevin

Aiko


Niki - our Chihuahua


A night on the sofa...

 

Gallery Representation:
Artist Xchange
in San Francisco, California

ACCI Gallery
in Berkeley, California

Berkeley Potters Guild
www.berkeleypotters.com
731 Jones Street, Berkeley, CA

Sabine is an exhibiting member of the Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California - ACGA

 

Links:

My husband Stephan's site Stephan Brunner
My father's site Heinz Hahnbueck
Pottery by my friend from England Linda Bloomfield
Dolls by my friend Erika Schoell

My studio My studio

 

Press:

CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Article by Lynn Carey
"Little creations reflect a
unique, playful spirit"
read more ...


American Style
A photo in Holiday Gifts Central

A selection of Sabine's work

is featured in "500 Teapots",
a coffee-table book published
by
Lark Books
Past Exhibits:


My work was part of a group exhibit
at the AC Gallery in Tokyo, Japan.
From June 26 - July 1, 2006
Check out some photos of the exhibit.

Copyright by Sabine Brunner 2009