About The Studio
Daina Platais Ceramics is an independent ceramics production and design studio located in Brooklyn, New York.
About the Artist
Daina Platais is an independent designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work is focused on creating handmade ceramic pieces that merge within design, art and craft. Raised by two scientists, she found herself doing everything against logic and calculation, but instead relishing in spontaneous experiences. Her work is based on discovery and simplicity, it is an extension of her thoughts and questions, a manifestation of her ideas and remnants of her experiences.
Splitting time up between freelancing as a product designer and working at her studio, has allowed a body of work to emerge that is still growing and developing with each day.
Daina Platais has featured her work at a few galleries, and has participated in the Brooklyn Independent Designers Market.
Professional Activities
Daina Platais Ceramics, owner, Brooklyn NY
November 2006 – present
Currently creating a collection of ceramics that is hand made in the studio with a consciousness towards sustainability and the synthesis of design, art and craft.
November 2006 – present
Currently creating a collection of ceramics that is hand made in the studio with a consciousness towards sustainability and the synthesis of design, art and craft.
The Red Kindle, co-founder, Brooklyn NY
April 2006 – August 2006
Founded studio that offered a space to rent for local artist, local small-scale production and classes. The studio was based on sustaining the community of artists that is so prevalent within Brooklyn, by offering affordable space and classes. The space was built to offer a variety of equipment for clay artists who work on the wheel, to those who slip cast or hand build. My business partner and myself also offered local small-scale production to local artists and designers.
April 2006 – August 2006
Founded studio that offered a space to rent for local artist, local small-scale production and classes. The studio was based on sustaining the community of artists that is so prevalent within Brooklyn, by offering affordable space and classes. The space was built to offer a variety of equipment for clay artists who work on the wheel, to those who slip cast or hand build. My business partner and myself also offered local small-scale production to local artists and designers.
Freelance Designer, New York, NY
January 2005 – Present
January 2005 – Present
Currently working in companies such as Earthbound LLC, Martha Stewart Ominmedia, JLA Home, Springs Global, and Polo Ralph Lauren designing and developing both hard and soft goods for the home.
Events and Exhibitions
Clay Space 1205, ‘Inspiration and Interpretation’, Brooklyn NY, April 2009
La Superette, New York NY, December 2008, 2009
Monkeytown, “Dine on Design”, Brooklyn NY, May 2008
Philadelphia Society for the Free Letts, “Celebrating Latvian Arts”, Philadelphia PA, April 2008
Brooklyn Independent Designers Market, December 2007, 2008
Womanmade Gallery, “Naked Clay”, Chicago IL, September 2007
SaraGris Gallery, “Between the Lines”, New York, December 2007
La Superette, New York NY, December 2008, 2009
Monkeytown, “Dine on Design”, Brooklyn NY, May 2008
Philadelphia Society for the Free Letts, “Celebrating Latvian Arts”, Philadelphia PA, April 2008
Brooklyn Independent Designers Market, December 2007, 2008
Womanmade Gallery, “Naked Clay”, Chicago IL, September 2007
SaraGris Gallery, “Between the Lines”, New York, December 2007
