Maja Ceramics

Calm, minimal & earthy

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My Phylosophy

I create artwork that adds a sense of
poetry to understated spaces

About me

Hi, I’m Maja Malnar. I am a ceramic artist and sculptor who is passionate about helping people with an understated aesthetic transform the spaces they inhabit. From large sculptural vessels to wall art, I work with clay to create objects that add a sense of poetry to the spaces we live in.

My style is simple, elegant and organic. And, I am a minimalist who adores the beauty of the imperfect...

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Core Values

IMPERFECT

I believe there is beauty in the natural,
the hand crafted,
the imperfect.

Core Values

EVERYDAY

I believe that in order to enjoy life we need to experience
beauty on a daily basis – in our homes, in our routines, in even
the most mundane of our tasks.

Core Values

LESS IS MORE

I believe that it is better to own a single
thoughtful object than many
unintentional ones.

Gallery

Organic Form

A collection of modern vessels with an ancient feel.

Organic shapes, earthy textures and time worn colors
that transport you to forgotten lands.

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Warm Mediterranean Minimalism

An ode to the Mediterranean Coast, a collection with a laid-back feel.

Primitive shapes, matte surfaces,
a subtle palette of sun-bleached whites and sandy hues.

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Brutalist Stone

Brutalism, or Brutalist Architecture has never been my favorite. No matter how hard I try, it still conjures up Soviet Era square-ish blocks. That said, there is a movement afoot to link Brutalism with Minimalism and Industrial design elements. So why not think in terms  of Brutalist Design Using Stone, instead of the ubiquitous concrete visual. Here we go!

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Available works

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Sharing my Knowledge

Selecting Artwork for Your Home

I was recently contacted by Redfin, who asked me for advice about selecting artwork for the home.  My tip was about choosing the right artwork for a room usually overlooked in the home, the bathroom.   “The bathroom is a space that is often overlooked, but there is so much potential to elevate this […]

Minimalist Neutral Living Room

I recently sent some of my artwork to Poliform for their catalog photo shoot. Poliform is an Italian furniture company that makes beautifully crafted pieces.  I was really inspired by their gorgeous furniture and began daydreaming about minimalist rooms furnished with their elegant pieces […]

Five Artists You Need to Follow

I know that it can be hard to find artwork that really resonates with our own aesthetic preferences. So, if you enjoy things that are simple, minimal and a tad imperfect, then you need to follow these five artists. 1. Caroline Walls Caroline creates incredibly sensual, yet amazingly minimal paintings of the female form […]