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Markus Karstiess ceramics merge the monstrous and human

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December 6, 2025

Artist Markus Karstiess transforms the ancient material of cay into modern, mysterious creations. His ceramic sculptures, with their unusual shapes and iridescent glazes, lie between the human and mythical worlds.

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