Gerd Hiort Petersen Denmark – Soholm Period
Born in 1937, Gerd Hiort Petersen became Bornholm’s first female pottery apprentice when she took up her apprenticeship at Michael Andersen pottery as a youth.
By the age of 27 her stoneware and porcelain were being exhibited in Denmark and abroad.
She worked for Royal Copenhagen from 1965-1973. While she was at Royal Copenhagen she designed many pieces, including their 1973 Annual Mug.
My interest in her work however lies in the fantastical and imaginative pieces she created at Soholm Pottery, Bornholm where she worked 1961-1962. They have quite a surrealist/ancient vibe about them with their fantastic creatures – although these designs may be based in spirituality as Gerd is also very well known for her Church commissions.
Gerd Hiort Petersen, Soholm Urn 3330
Gerd Hiort Petersen, Soholm Urn 3330
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