{"id":31757,"date":"2014-06-13T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2014-06-13T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.pro\/?p=31757"},"modified":"2018-01-04T11:30:06","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T16:30:06","slug":"paul-brothe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/2014\/paul-brothe\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking the Mold: Paul Brothe’s Ceramic Compost Container"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PaulWhen Paul Brothe<\/a> decided to leave his tech executive career behind for his deep-rooted love of ceramics, he took his ability to keep things simple and applied it to his clean, classic design aesthetic. From sleek, curved candleholders to all-in-one servers, Paul\u2019s designs blend form and function with beautiful handmade craftsmanship. <\/p>\n

Paul\u2019s first foray into ceramics was the crafting of a Mother\u2019s Day present when he was six years old. \u201cIt was so exciting to me,\u201d says Paul, \u201cIt seemed like a natural fit.\u201d He got a job pouring molds at a ceramic factory when he was 13 and kept with it for five years, until it was time to head off into the real world and choose an occupation. Not quite keen on the idea of being a starving artist, Paul received a finance and business degree, often coming back to ceramics in his spare time. After a successful career in tech, Paul decided it was time for a leap of faith and started pursuing it full time. <\/p>\n

For his designs, Paul simply looks to history. \u201cWe\u2019re still making things that we made 3,000 years ago. We might decorate and market them differently, but the basic elements are the same.\u201d Starting with a classic silhouette, Paul builds on his pieces using inspirations from museums and the world around him, careful not to compromise the original intent. \u201cThe seemingly simple are often very difficult, as there is nothing to hide behind, just a basic line, curve, or shape.\u201d This reminder keeps him mindful with his designs, looking to iconic and organic inspiration rather than fads.<\/p>\n

\"GardenHis sleek composter<\/a> is a surprisingly chic example of this, its faux bois surface inspired by the tromp l\u2019oeil effects used on pottery in the 19th century. The silhouette remains simple, but its adornments speak to the purpose of the piece. \u201cI recycle everything,\u201d says Paul, \u201cI wanted to design something that spoke to the idea of why we compost<\/a>.\u201d A simple gardening spade handle completes the environmentally conscious display. <\/p>\n

Energized by his new creative career, Paul continues to explore the medium with the same enthusiasm he felt when he made that first Mother\u2019s Day gift. \u201cCreativity is often trial and error,\u201d says Paul, \u201cEverything around me inspires me. When I am out on the weekend exploring my surroundings, I\u2019ll see a building, a flower, or someone doing something that will inspire me with a new idea.\u201d<\/p>\n

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