2020/2025
polychromed composite
98 x 55 x 130 cm
Estimation: €28,000 – 35,000
Record: €34,300
Maciej Kasperski was a Polish visual artist specialising in ceramic sculpture, a designer, a graphic artist, and a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław. Working at the intersection of sculpture, design, and functional ceramics, his practice explored the relationship between form and function, seeking a shared space for everyday objects and artistic creations.
The artwork Megaphone is part of the artist’s final and most conceptual project, Layers. In this series, Kasperski explores the relationship between tradition and modernity, natural and artificial materials, and handmade versus mass-produced forms. He aims to inspire reflection on the passage of time and changes in artistic practice.
Megaphone was created using 3D printing technology, based on a digital model developed by the artist before his death. Like the other planned sculptures in the Layers series, it was designed to juxtapose contrasts – ceramic tradition and modern plastic, physical form and digital process. The shape is built from overlapping layers of synthetic material, resembling a body, tissue, or a sound amplifier. Although silent, the object suggests communication – whether artistic, emotional, or physical.
Kasperski’s practice was rooted in ceramics, but in his later years, he embraced new technologies. He applied his deep knowledge of materials to create innovative forms through 3D printing. His works are known for their smooth surfaces, bold colours, and precise construction. In Megaphone, the vivid colour and streamlined form lend the piece a modern, almost futuristic character, while also conveying powerful emotional content.
Maciej Kasperski (1969 – 2020) was a Polish visual artist, who produced unique ceramic works, sculptural objects, and installations, while also engaging in graphic design and photography. In addition, he curated numerous exhibitions. His work was exhibited in solo and group shows at venues including the Museum of Ceramics in Bolesławiec, BWA Gallery in Wrocław, and the International Ceramic Biennale in Manises, Spain. His pieces are part of institutional collections such as the National Museum in Wrocław and the Museum of Ceramics in Bolesławiec.
