Gothenburg-based ceramic artist Filip Palmquist, 31, reflects on his creative journey, the sources of inspiration that fuel his work, and the joy he finds in losing himself in the artistic process.

Ceramics is a craft that offers artists endless possibilities to create freely, allowing their ideas to evolve from concept to tangible form. Filip tells us that the physical creation part of ceramics is what really scratched his creative itch and made him hooked on the art form. "There’s something incredibly fulfilling about it. I think that’s why ceramics just felt like the right fit for me".

When it comes to inspiration, Filip often draws from the world around him. Everyday moments, the small things, and the people closest to him—his friends and family—serve as constant sources of creative fuel. "I draw a lot of inspiration from what's going on in my daily life," he explains. "The little moments, the things you might not always notice. And of course, my wife, friends and family are huge sources of inspiration as well", he says and continues, "I’m really lucky to have such an incredible support system".

For Filip, good times are all about being fully immersed in a project— completely disconnected from everything else. "Good times for me are when I get to be in the workshop, just fully immersed in something. It's like a kind of escape, a space where I can tune out the world and focus entirely on what I'm creating," he says.

Filip wears Dash jeans in wash Stream Dry.

When asked if he has any life philosophies or lessons he'd like to share, Filip reflects on the importance of embracing failure. “I always remind myself that it's okay to fail. It's not the end of the world. You can always try again, and you learn something valuable no matter what happens". This mindset keeps him pushing forward, even when things don’t go as planned.

Beyond the workshop, Filip's sense of style is also an expression of his creative identity. When in the studio, he wears work clothes, which helps him get into "work mode" and mentally separate the space between his art and personal life. "When I'm in the studio, I wear my work clothes, and that makes it feel like I'm really focused on the task at hand. Once I leave, I switch to my everyday clothes, and it’s like stepping into a different role," he says.

Vist Filip's website at: www.Palmquistceramic.se .