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Discover some of the best whale watching experiences around the world — from Maui and Alaska to Baja California, Iceland, and the Azores. Explore unforgettable destinations, seasonal encounters, and meaningful ways to keep the memory alive with ocean-inspired ceramic art.

Discover the new chapter of The KUST Handbook of Ceramic Sculpture, dedicated to forming, plaster mould-making, and slip casting. Using the Eagle Ray ceramic wall lamp as an example, we explore how casting can reproduce a successful base form while preserving space for hand-finishing, decoration, glazing, and unique design variations.

Meet the new Eagle Ray ceramic wall light: a handcrafted stoneware sculpture that transforms warm light into an underwater constellation.

Discover handcrafted ceramic whale sculptures inspired by the beauty of the ocean. Explore different whale species, artistic styles, sizes, and learn why ceramic whale art has become a meaningful choice for collectors, interior designers, and marine life enthusiasts.

Ceramic sculpture begins long before the first piece of clay is shaped. In the opening chapter of The KUST Handbook of Ceramic Sculpture, we explore why chamotte stoneware clay is the preferred material for hand-built sculptures, ceramic lamps, and large structural forms. Learn how grog improves stability, reduces shrinkage, minimizes deformation, and helps artists create durable ceramic artwork with confidence.

Why Are Ceramic Whale Figurines the Perfect Nautical Decor?

A reflection on today’s attack on Kyiv, on why Ukrainian culture cannot be destroyed, and on the ceramic collection created to support the 3rd Army Corps through the union of tradition and modern Ukrainian history.

A closer look at our new Manta Ceramic Lamp — a wall-mounted ceramic light created through clay casting, hand-finishing, and thoughtful lighting design, with the power cord integrated as the tail of the ray.

Discover our whale shark ceramic lamps — handmade ocean-inspired lights created in Kyiv, Ukraine using clay casting, handmade finishing, and an authorial glazing technique for rich gradients and textured color. This post also shares more about KUST studio and how the work continues alongside service in the 3rd Army Corps.