Clay without tradition / Unrooted clay

Icelanders' lifestyles changed rapidly at the beginning of the last century, among other things when considering cooking and eating. The use of the ash declined rapidly and throughout the country people began to eat it, but from imported porcelain. Clay without tradition is a hypothesis about the use and appearance of Icelandic ceramics, Icelanders would have developed their own ceramic tradition instead of importing tableware and at the same time new customs. It is safe to say that various ceramic artifacts have been used as historical sources throughout time, and the purpose of the project is to create an idea for history and a possible tradition for Icelanders, afterwards.

Icelanders’ way of life changed very at the beginning of the last century, especially when it comes to cooking and dining. The use of the wooden ash described quickly as people across the country starting using imported ceramic tableware. It is fair to say that various artifacts have served asorical sources over time, and the purpose of the project is to implement what is responsible for the organization's research, industry.

Photos: Claudio Parada Nunes