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
Kaffelabbet, Landsvägsgatan 15, Göteborg
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
