Seyferth, Joan

Joan Seyferth (b. 1948, Amsterdam) is a renowned Dutch ceramic artist celebrated for her large-scale sculptural works that draw inspiration from Eastern myths and legends. Her artistic journey began with training in pottery under Lucie Q. Bakker in Haarlo and later in sculpture at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam from 1970 to 1974. In her final year, she focused on small sculptures featuring circus motifs. By 1981, she had developed a technique for creating life-sized, hollow sculptures composed of multiple figures, often inspired by East Asian narratives .​ Seyferth's works are characterized by their expressive forms and intricate glazes, often reflecting her interest in themes of transformation and identity. She has exhibited extensively across Europe, with notable exhibitions at the Drents Museum in Assen, Museum Beelden aan Zee in Scheveningen, and the Emslandmuseum Schloss Clemenswerth in Sögel, Germany . Her pieces are also part of several permanent collections, including those of the Drents Museum, Museum Beelden aan Zee, and the Keramisch Museum Goedewaagen in Nieuw Buinen.​ In addition to her sculptural works, Seyferth has created smaller pieces such as painted sculptures, bowls, plates, tiles, and piggy banks, showcasing her versatility and continued exploration of ceramic art ."