A NEW FORM IS TAKING SHAPE!
Launching spring 2026
Digital precision meets hand-thrown origins.
Donut is a collaborative project by Alexandru Murar and Anette Leegaard, developed at our studio Skuret on Bornholm. The work explores how traditional ceramic craftsmanship can merge with modern digital tools to achieve new levels of precision, reproducibility, and expression.
Bringing our complementary skills together, Alexandru as the wheel-thrower and Anette as the digital modeler, we transformed a hand-thrown teapot into a refined and reproducible product. Using 3D software, resin printing, and plaster mold making, the design evolved from an artisanal prototype into a form suitable for both small series and potential larger-scale production.
Intention, balance, and material depth from the very beginning.
We've been searching for a form that feels inevitable, a sculptural gesture in service of use. Iconic, humorous, yet fresh and clear.
Ceramics and wood each hold their own autonomy, but can they meet in a way that enhances both? As we moved deeper into the process these choices guided every decision we made.
About SKURET
Skuret is a ceramics workshop established by Anette Leegaard and Alexandru Murar in their home in Nexø on Bornholm. Both graduated as ceramists from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and they subsequently chose to stay on Bornholm to dedicate themselves to their shared passion for ceramics. Over the years, they have collaborated with various other potters, designers and factories, gaining valuable experience in many aspects of the ceramic process. Bornholm's ceramic tradition and heritage has naturally become a source of inspiration for Alexandru and Anette.
The island's wide variety of clay and valuable raw materials have nurtured the craft for generations. Today, they are proud to contribute to the diverse ceramic scene on Bornholm. They are part of a vibrant community of skilled artisans and an inspiring environment that promotes artistic development.
In the workshop, they make both tableware and unique items. Muri throws all his items, while Anette primarily works with casting. Alexandru and Anette's work has been exhibited in Denmark and abroad.
Anette Leegaard
Anette's technique consists of casting in molds with porcelain clay. She has an alternative approach to her ceramic work. With so-called 'Prepper ceramics', she tries to adapt her work to an uncertain future characterized by scarcity of resources and materials. Porcelain is usually cast in plaster molds, but through experimentation Anette has replaced the plaster with available materials such as paper, newspapers and fabric that can absorb the liquid from the casting mass. This process has created textures and surfaces that could not be achieved with traditional methods.
The 'prepper objects' are finally fired with glazes and glazes made from local materials. Through these investigations, the idea of self-sufficiency in a ceramic context emerges while expanding Annette's artistic exploration. This journey challenges herself, the material and the conventions of the craft.
Alexandru Murar
Alexandru works primarily at the potter’s wheel. His practice is rooted in a background in production throwing and a long-standing interest in utilitarian pots, ceramic traditions, and atmospheric firing methods.
The wheel is his main tool for developing ideas and form, resulting in strong, often iconic shapes that balance function and presence. In some works, multiple thrown parts are assembled into larger pieces, allowing for variation in scale while maintaining a clear formal language.
In recent years, Murar’s practice has increasingly focused on material research. He has been experimenting with ash glazes, locally sourced materials, and kiln building, exploring how place, process, and fire influence surface and form. His work reflects a quiet dialogue between tradition and experimentation, with an emphasis on durability, use, and the character that develops over time.
Get a glimpse of our produkts
At Skuret , Anette and Alexandru create their utilitarian objects by turning and casting in stoneware and porcelain. Their focus is on functionality and craftsmanship when creating objects for the table and home. Each piece of pottery is simply designed to function and be used every day.
