Nora Lange loves art, photography and baking. In the third issue of our KPM Berlin customer magazine WEISS..., the TV presenter, food blogger and mother explains how porcelain from KPM Berlin plays a role in this and why some pieces are true works of art for her.

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.

On her Instagram account and the food blog "All hunky dory", Nora Lange presents delicacies on porcelain from KPM Berlin. In her home, she decorates eye-catching flowers and leaves in the CHINESE, JAPANESE and SALIER vases or repurposes pieces from the LAB series as plant pots.

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 like the fact that we are now friends with many artists. We combine some of their works with vases from KPM. At the moment, especially with those related to the Bauhaus centenary. The art school founded by Walter Gropius in 1919 was something completely new at the time in terms of its nature and concept, the first time that art and craftsmanship were brought together. KPM Berlin took this as an opportunity to combine tradition and modernity in the New Objectivity style. The design team has reinterpreted the HALLE vase series for the current collection, which was created to celebrate 100 years of Bauhaus. 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 graphics, the Bauhaus-style HALLE vases have a very special effect.

I try to create my own art as a still-life and food photographer. It is 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 faster. It's a privilege for me to be able to work with KPM. It allows me to combine my love of KPM Berlin porcelain with my passion for photography.

More information at www.noralange.de

Text: Nora Lange

Pictures: Andrea Heinsohn