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.
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.
Discover the story behind KUST Ceramics — from a childhood fascination with archaeology and clay to an artist-led ceramic studio in Kyiv creating handmade lamps, sculptures, and one-of-a-kind ceramic art.
A short reflection on the concept behind the ceramic works created for the 3rd Army Corps — a project where Ukrainian folkloric imagery meets the modern military history of Ukraine through ceramic motankas, Lembyks, and symbolic handmade forms.
Alongside my work as a ceramic artist and founder of KUST, I serve in the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This experience gave rise to a special collection of ceramic works created for the 3rd Army Corps, where art becomes a form of support, resistance, and cultural memory.
These pieces unite deep Ukrainian traditions with the modern history of Ukraine being written on the battlefield. Through forms such as the FPV Motanka, I combine folkloric symbols, archetypes, and protective imagery with the realities of contemporary war and the strength of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
All profit from the sale of these products goes directly to support the 3rd Army Corps of Ukraine. By purchasing them, collectors do more than acquire handmade ceramic art — they directly support Ukraine’s resistance against Russian aggression and contribute to those defending our country.
