Nora Lange loves art, photography, and baking. In the third issue of our KPM Berlin customer magazine WEISS..., the TV host, food blogger, and mother explained how porcelain from KPM Berlin plays a role in her life and why she considers some pieces to be true works of art...
Each piece is like a sculpture
"EACH PIECE IS LIKE A SCULPTURE"
KPM has been a part of my family’s life and mine for many years. I can still clearly remember my very first encounter with this wonderful porcelain. It was during a weekend on Sylt—I love the island with its thatched-roof houses, the low-sloping roofs, the typical island roses, and the scent of salt and heather. We arrived late in the evening and were invited to breakfast at a friend’s house the next morning. The KURLAND tableware was set on a slightly weathered teak table on the terrace, while in the background the North Sea shimmered in shades of blue, gray, and silver in the sunlight. It was a sight to fall in love with! I knew right away that I wanted that porcelain for my home, too.
Today, KURLAND is with us from breakfast through dinner. While my family is still asleep, I drink my first cup of tea from my to-go cup. This half-hour early in the morning is precious: a little luxury that I enjoy in peace and quiet. I usually sit at the dining table and plan the day ahead. I try to schedule all my appointments and errands so that there’s still enough time for us as a family. And, of course, for our two dogs, Grace and Kelly. My husband and I are art lovers. A few years ago, he got me hooked on his passion.
We combine some works of art with vases from KPM. Currently those that are connected to the Bauhaus centenary.
Our collection includes works by a wide variety of artists from Germany and abroad. The focus is on contemporary works. I particularly love the fact that we’ve become friends with many of these artists. We sometimes pair some of their works with vases from KPM—currently, especially those related to the Bauhaus centennial. The art school, founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius, was something completely new at the time in terms of both its nature and concept—a first-of-its-kind fusion of art and craftsmanship. The Berlin Porcelain Manufactory ( KPM Berlin ) took this as an opportunity to blend tradition and modernity in the style of New Objectivity. For the current collection, released to mark 100 years of the Bauhaus, the design team reinterpreted the HALLE vase series. We particularly like it because porcelain is a central material in art—not only in Asia, but also in Europe and especially in Germany. Each piece is like a sculpture. Combined with painting and graphic art, the Bauhaus-style HALLE vases create a very special effect.
As a still-life and food photographer, I strive to create my own art. It’s important to me that the photos tell a story and evoke emotions. Photographers call this “storytelling,” because our brains process images many times faster than text. And so an image conveys an emotion, a moment, or a mood much more quickly. Being able to collaborate with KPM on this is a privilege for me. It allows me to combine my love for “ KPM Berlin ” porcelain with my passion for photography.
More information at www.noralange.de
Text: Nora Lange
Pictures: Andrea Heinsohn
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