Meander

In 2019, Imre Báczi founded the MEANDER brand and has since been creating ceramics inspired by prehistoric eras. His work emphasizes the reinterpretation and adaptation of the cultural treasures developed over thousands of years in the Carpathian Basin to suit modern times. These rustic forms can adorn both modern and authentic architectural spaces. Beyond their aesthetic value, they convey additional meanings hidden in the depictions, serving not only as decorative or meditative elements for their future owners but also expressing a sense of belonging and a way of thinking.

He received his artistic education in Debrecen, at the Medgyessy Ferenc High School and Art Vocational School, where he graduated as a ceramicist (2004). He then earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Debrecen. Before and during his university studies, he explored various professions, working in archaeology, as a stonemason, in a museum, and in a theater. The experiences and observations from these roles greatly influenced his visual expression, allowing him to incorporate many techniques into the creation of his works.

About the objects

Granary

An early Neolithic vessel made in the style of the Körös culture, featuring several rows of small knobs densely placed on its sides. The object is entirely handmade, using prehistoric techniques and clay mined in Hungary. Unlike the ancient objects, a modern glaze has been applied to the surface of the decorative piece. The lid is made from a sour cherry tree that was felled in a storm, preserving the original rustic structure of the branch.