about

Chantel Woodman, is a Cape Town-based artist and designer, she possesses a diverse background in design, metalwork, and sculpture, contributing to her distinctive and experimental approach to ceramics. With a profound understanding of structural design and an intuitive, organic mindset, Chantel’s works showcases a perfect blend of these elements.

Her artistic process involves pushing the boundaries of her medium, constantly exploring the interplay between the visible and invisible aspects of her creations. Rather than adhering to traditional notions of balance and symmetry, Chantel’s works embrace asymmetry and provoke a non-conformist aesthetic. The resulting forms are unpredictable and defy uniformity, resonating with the inherent structural order and disorder found in nature.

Chantel’s work has gained recognition in numerous galleries and design shows worldwide. Her pieces have been displayed in esteemed venues such as the Workshop Gallery in Brooklyn, Glaugair in Berlin, and various art fairs across London, Miami, and South Africa. Locally, her work has been showcased with renowned institutions like Southern Guild, Bronze Age, and OKHA Design & Interiors in Cape Town. Currently, Chantel operates her studio at The Woodstock Foundry in Cape Town, where she continues to create captivating and thought-provoking artwork