Mátyás Zagiba

Mátyás Zagiba’s approach is characterized by material-focused, research-oriented work. In recent years, he has been exploring the sociocultural context of materials used in ceramic production, specifically through the example of ceramic-making in the Gömör region. Alongside material research, he is also interested in technological experimentation and various firing techniques. His practice primarily involves the design and creation of functional objects made through artisanal or small-scale manufacturing processes. His works are distinguished by a clean, minimalist formal language.

INTERNATIONAL APPEARANCES AND AWARDS

• National Ceramnic Art Triennale, Student category award, Pécs 2024

ABOUT THE EXHIBITED OBJECT

UNEARTHED (2025)

The UNEARTHED object family engages with the recontextualization of Gömör ceramics. The concept explores the culture-shaping aspects of raw materials. It offers a critical reflection on folklorism, instead highlighting the structural qualities of local materials as decorative or ornamental elements. The formal language of the objects is grounded in material and technological research, aimed at showcasing the polished structures of local clays used without refinement.