Ceramics Department

Through years of research and dedication, Strauss & Co’s team of specialists has built a strong market for local ceramics. They lead the way in curating hybrid as well as single artist collections, showcasing diverse ceramic traditions and dialogues accross Africa and the world. 

Ceramic art includes works that are expressive in form, often beyond what is utilitarian and ornamental. Strauss & Co offers works that highlight the rich tradition of various practices in Southern Africa. From traditional pottery by the likes of Nesta Nala to contemporary ceramicists like Hylton Nel and Nico Masemola, whose work is informed by figurative elements and text, Strauss & Co has firmly established itself as a market leader in ceramic art.


 

 

Wilhelm van Rensburg

Senior Art Specialist & Head Curator
Johannesburg
Alastair Meredith

Dr Alastair Meredith

Head of Department, Senior Art Specialist
Johannesburg

Elmarie van Straten

Art Specialist
Cape Town
Michelle Louise Comber

Michelle Louise Comber

Art Researcher & Cataloguer
Johannesbirg
Georgina Glass

Georgina Glass

Art Researcher & Cataloguer
Johannesburg