Renate Frotscher
Contemporary Ceramic Artist
Born 18 December 1969, Drunen, The Netherlands — based in Maurs, France
Hand-built ceramic sculpture in stoneware and porcelain. Own glaze development and high-temperature firing (1240°C).
Education
- 2020–presentCeramic practice, self-directed research in clay bodies and glazes, own studio
- 1990–1995BA Applied Arts, New Media / Graphic Design, Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- 1988–1990Interior Design, Marketing and Graphic Design, CIBAP (formerly CNS Zwolle), Zwolle, The Netherlands
Exhibitions & Salons
See upcoming exhibitions →- OngoingPermanent Exhibition, Galerie W6, Maurs
- Feb–Mar 2026Salon Art3F, Strasbourg
- Dec 2025Duo Exhibition, “Rebelles”, Tousartzimut, Maurs
- Dec 2025Salon Talents de Femmes, Aurillac
- Oct 2025Salon BIAF, Antwerp
- Sep 2025Salon Europartfair, MECC Maastricht
- Dec 2024Group Exhibition, Tousartzimut, Maurs
- Mar 2024Salon Art3F, Toulouse
- Jun 2023Group Exhibition, Tousartzimut, Maurs
- Feb 2023Salon Art3F, Toulouse
Projects / Series
- 2025–presentCLSTR, modular ceramic installation of unique hand-built elements (GSTRs) forming small patches or large architectural fields
- 2023–presentVulcanic Rococo, sculptural ceramics combining rough stoneware textures with smooth porcelain surfaces
- 2024–presentCeramic furniture, sculptural, functional objects
- 2022–2023Pin·e·co, ceramic character series exploring identity, masks and fictional characters
- 2021–2022Teddies, narrative stoneware sculptures inspired by childhood figures and personal memories
- 2019–2021Onesies (“When I Grow Up”), early ceramic works exploring childhood dreams and imagined professions
Previous Career — New Media Design
- 2008–2022Founder & Artistic Director, W6 Développement, France
- 1998–2008New Media Designer, Netherlands
Awards
- Tech Media Europe Award
- Golden SAM Award
- IF Award (Silver)
- Red Dot Award — nomination
Languages
Dutch (native) · English · French · German