Beste Ogan Design
Porcelain dinnerware, homewares and jewellery
As a designer-maker, Beste Ogan Korucu strives to create ‘textures to touch’ – intimate functional ceramic objects that make you want to hold them; timeless designs that are a pleasure to use everyday. They celebrate ‘the beauty of the imperfect’, reflecting colours, textures and forms derived from nature.
Beste was born in Izmir, Turkey, and studied for a Business degree in Istanbul. After some life-changing events, she emigrated to Sydney where she studied Ceramics and a Masters in Design at the College of Fine Arts, UNSW.
She moved to Perth in 2014 and was a Resident Artist at The Clay House alongside Fleur Schell and Danica Wichtermann for 2 years. She set up her own studio in 2016 and continues her ceramic practice in South Fremantle.
You can find Beste Ogan Designs online, at her studio by appointment or at ::
Bar Botanik, Annie Q, Greg James Gallery.
In July 2017, Maker & Smith was founded by Mary Ellen Cliff and Carola Akindele-Obe. Their primary objective was to fulfil their strong desire to elevate the professional craft industry in Western Australia. Maker & Smith operates on a volunteer basis and aims for self-sustainability without compromising standards. We rely on partnerships and pay fair fees to skilled artisans and designer-makers who participate in our programs.
Helena Bogucki,
Susie Vickery
